Customs Broker licence suspension stayed where goods classification dispute and pending revocation proceedings required fresh examination.

Suspension of a Customs Broker licence was stayed pending revocation proceedings because the alleged regulatory breach depended on whether the imported goods were steel strips or scrap. The Tribunal noted that this classification issue had to be resolved first, and that similar disputes involving the same type of goods had already been remanded for fresh examination. It also considered the continuing suspension's impact on the broker's livelihood. On that basis, interim relief was granted and the suspension order was stayed until completion of the revocation process.

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Issues: Whether the order suspending the Customs Broker licence should be stayed pending completion of revocation proceedings.

Analysis: The suspension rested on a dispute as to whether the imported goods were steel strips or scrap, and the alleged breach of the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2013 could be assessed only after that question was determined. The Tribunal noted that similar matters concerning the same type of goods had already been remanded for fresh examination, and it also took into account the pending revocation proceedings and the impact of suspension on the Customs Broker's livelihood.

Conclusion: The order of suspension was stayed.

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