HC : Condemns Revenue’s harsh and vindictive approach, quashes detention absent intention to evade tax

Madras HC quashes seizure order passed in case of an auto-dealer absent any intention to evade tax where goods were taken erroneously to wrong address; Noting that driver without knowing correct route took a wrong turn, states that, the vehicle was intercepted in transit and it is not as if goods have already been offloaded; Condemns Revenue’s harsh and vindictive approach elucidating that it should have directed driver of the vehicle to move back; Remarks that, when the ta...