CESTAT denies early hearing request for duty appeals, directs payment of redemption fine and penalty.

The Appellate Tribunal CESTAT, Bangalore denied the appellants' request for an early hearing of appeals related to a duty amount of Rs. 9.4 lakhs. The tribunal ruled that the risk of confiscated goods deteriorating did not warrant expedited proceedings. The appellants were directed to clear the goods by paying a redemption fine of Rs. 1 lakh and a penalty of Rs. 25,000.

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The Appellate Tribunal CESTAT, Bangalore rejected the appellants' request for an early hearing of appeals involving a total duty amount of Rs. 9.4 lakhs. The tribunal stated that the possibility of confiscated goods deteriorating is not a valid reason for expedited hearing. Appellants were advised to clear goods by paying a redemption fine of Rs. 1 lakh and a penalty of Rs. 25,000.

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