Tribunal upholds Rs. 10,000 penalty for importing medical equipment in violation of Notification 64/88

The Appellate Tribunal CEGAT, Mumbai upheld the penalty of Rs. 10,000 imposed on the applicant for importing medical equipment in violation of Notification 64/88. The Tribunal dismissed the stay application and ordered the penalty payment within a month, with compliance required by January 3, 2002.

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The Appellate Tribunal CEGAT, Mumbai ordered the applicant to pay a penalty of Rs. 10,000 for importing medical equipment without complying with Notification 64/88. The Commissioner found that the equipment was liable for confiscation under Section 111 of the Act due to non-compliance with duty payment requirements. The Tribunal dismissed the stay application and directed the penalty payment within a month. Compliance was to be done by January 3, 2002.

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