Karnataka HC says GST Authorities Must Act Promptly Against Detained Hazardous Goods

A tanker carrying bulk bitumen was detained under Section 129 and the transporter had already paid ₹1 lakh for release of the conveyance. 

Since the consignor had not paid the penalty and the seized goods were inflammable and hazardous, the Court directed the authorities to proceed with sale after due notice rather than keep the goods indefinitely detained.