CESTAT Kolkata: Confiscation & fine set aside in thickness requirement case.

The Appellate Tribunal CESTAT, Kolkata ruled in favor of the appellants, setting aside the confiscation and redemption fine of Rs. 1,00,000 imposed on the goods seized for not meeting permissible thickness requirements but later converted as per Customs direction. The appeal was allowed.

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The Appellate Tribunal CESTAT, Kolkata ruled in favor of the appellants. The impugned goods were seized for not being of permissible thickness but were later converted as per Customs direction. The redemption fine of Rs. 1,00,000 on the goods was deemed unjustified. Confiscation and redemption fine were set aside, and the appeal was allowed.

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