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CGST Rules · Rule 141

Procedure in respect of seized goods

Chapter XVII — Inspection, Search and Seizure

Statutory text — CGST Rules, 2017, as amendedRule 141

Rule 141. Procedure in respect of seized goods . -

(1) Where the goods or things seized are of perishable or hazardous nature, and if the taxable person pays an amount equivalent to the market price of such goods or things or the amount of tax, interest and penalty that is or may become payable by the taxable person, whichever is lower, such goods or, as the case may be, things shall be released forthwith, by an order in FORM GST INS-05 , on proof of payment.

(2) Where the taxable person fails to pay the amount referred to in sub-rule (1) in respect of the said goods or things, the 1[proper officer] may dispose of such goods or things and the amount realized thereby shall be adjusted against the tax, interest, penalty, or any other amount payable in respect of such goods or things.

1.Substituted vide Notification No. 16/2020-CT dated 23.03.2020 for the word "Commissioner".

Text as published on the CBIC tax information portal, as on 11 October 2026. The numbered notes record each amendment. Official source