Allahabad High Court Quashes Penalty for Technical Error in GST E-Way Bill

In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has set aside a seizure and penalty order for a technical error in the place of dispatch mentioned on a GST e-way bill, finding no evidence of tax evasion. The decision underscores that minor discrepancies in documentation do not justify punitive measures under the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act unless intent to evade tax is established.…