Proper officer for issuance of SCN

Pls tell us that who will be the proper officer to confiscate the goods and adjudicate the same case?? Is there any monetary limits??
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This discussion clarifies the role of the 'proper officer' under the CGST Act, 2017, for functions like issuing Show Cause Notices (SCNs) and confiscating goods. It explains that the Commissioner or an assigned central tax officer acts as the proper officer. The thread also touches upon penalties and imprisonment linked to tax evasion amounts, referencing sections 131 and 132 of the Act.

As per section 2(91) of the CGST Act, 2017, “proper officer” in relation to any function to be performed under this Act, means the Commissioner or the officer of the central tax who is assigned that function by the Commissioner in the Board.

Dear Varun

As per Section 131 , the confiscation made, penalty imposed cannot relieve the person from Punishment as applicable u/s 132 (1) (a) Supply of Goods without issue invoice in violation of provision of Law with intention to evade tax : Amount of evasion of tax > 5 crore leads to Imprisonment of 5 years & fine when such offence is cognizable & non bailable u/s 132(5)

U/s 132(4) Non-cognizable & bailable : Amount of Evasion is 2 crore to 5 crore leads to Imprisonment of 3year & fine.

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