Rule139
The Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017

Inspection, search and seizure

In force From 22 Jun 2017 Act G.S.R. 610(E) of 2017 As on 05 Oct 2026

Act G.S.R. 610(E) of 2017 Ministry Finance Enacted 19 Jun 2017 In force 22 Jun 2017

Rule 139 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 deals with inspection, search and seizure. Where the proper officer Not below the rank of a Joint Commissioner has reasons to believe that a place of business or any other place is to be visited for the purposes of inspection or search or, as the case may be, seizure in accordance with the provisions of section 67 , he shall issue an authori The Act came into force on 22 Jun 2017.

(1) Where the proper officer Not below the rank of a Joint Commissioner has reasons to believe that a place of business or any other place is to be visited for the purposes of inspection or search or, as the case may be, seizure in accordance with the provisions of section 67 , he shall issue an authorisation in FORM GST INS-01 authorising any other officer subordinate to him to conduct the inspection or search or, as the case may be, seizure of goods, documents, books or things liable to confiscation.

(2) Where any goods, documents, books or things are liable for seizure under sub-section (2) of section 67 , the proper officer or an authorised officer shall make an order of seizure in FORM GST INS-02 .

(3) The proper officer or an authorised officer may entrust upon the the owner or the custodian of goods, from whose custody such goods or things are seized, the custody of such goods or things for safe upkeep and the said person shall Not remove, part with, or otherwise deal with the goods or things except with the previous permission of such officer.

(4) Where it is not practicable to seize any such goods, the proper officer or the authorised officer may serve on the owner or the custodian of the goods, an order of prohibition in FORM GST INS-03 that he shall not remove, part with, or otherwise deal with the goods except with the previous permission of such officer.

(5) The officer seizing the goods, documents, books or things shall prepare an inventory of such goods or documents or books or things containing, inter alia , description, quantity or unit, make, mark or model, where applicable, and get it signed by the person from whom such goods or documents or books or things are seized.

Rule 139, The Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 (Act G.S.R. 610(E) of 2017).

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Questions about Rule 139

What does Rule 139 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules deal with?

Rule 139 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules is headed "Inspection, search and seizure". Where the proper officer Not below the rank of a Joint Commissioner has reasons to believe that a place of business or any other place is to be visited for the purposes of inspection or search or, as the case may be, seizure in accordance with the provisions of section 67 , he shall issue an authori

How do I find court cases under Rule 139 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules?

In judgments and charge sheets this rule is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: CGST Rules 2017 139, rule 139 CGST Rules 2017, rule 139 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Rule 139 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on rule 67 (Form and manner of submission of statement of supplies through an e-commerce operator), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Rule 139 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules come into force?

Rule 139 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, cited as CGST Rules 2017 139, came into force on 22 Jun 2017, having been enacted on 19 Jun 2017. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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