CESTAT Upholds Ban on Hazardous 'Slop Oil' Imports, Rejects Stay - Applicant's Claim Dismissed

The Appellate Tribunal CESTAT, New Delhi rejected the stay application in a case concerning the import of 'slop oil' deemed hazardous, upholding the prohibition on importing such materials. The applicant's claim of a "prima facie case" was dismissed, and the confiscated consignment was not to be cleared pending appeal disposal.

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The Appellate Tribunal CESTAT, New Delhi ruled on an application regarding the import of 'slop oil', which was confiscated due to being hazardous material. The application claimed a "prima facie case" in favor of the applicant, but the Tribunal found no merit as hazardous materials are prohibited for import. The stay application was rejected, and authorities were directed not to clear the consignment until the appeal is disposed of.

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