HC: Directs release of goods detained for E-Way Bill; Finds penalty "highly excessive"

HC orders release of goods and vehicle detained for want of E-Way Bill in the interest of justice by paying demanded GST amount; Notes petitioners’ contention that authority under U.P. GST Act was not competent to seize goods that were covered under provisions of IGST Act, being transported in course of interstate trade; Going through Circular No. 1117 dated August 16, 2017 wherein it has been provided that it may take some time for proper implementation of scheme of E-Way ...