E-way bill detention and penalty (section 129)
What it means
Goods were moved without a valid e-way bill or with a mismatch; the vehicle may be detained and penalty demanded in MOV forms.
What to do
- Check the MOV-07 notice and the alleged defect.
- Reply with evidence (invoice, e-way bill, explanation of clerical error).
- Pay under protest if needed to release goods, then appeal.
Deadline: Usually 7 days to reply to MOV-07.
Documents you will need
- Invoice
- E-way bill
- Transport documents
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Section numbers refer to the Income-tax Act 1961 / CGST Act 2017; the Income-tax Act 2025 renumbers income-tax sections from 1 April 2026 — the notice shows the applicable number. Checked by the founder on 16 Oct 2026.