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Tribunal permits redemption of confiscated foreign currency under Customs Act The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) allowed the appeal of two individuals apprehended with foreign currency at the airport, ...
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Tribunal permits redemption of confiscated foreign currency under Customs Act
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) allowed the appeal of two individuals apprehended with foreign currency at the airport, permitting redemption of the confiscated currency upon payment of a fine. The Tribunal's decision was upheld by the High Court, affirming the legality of the redemption process under the Customs Act, 1962. The Court dismissed the Revenue's grievance, stating the Tribunal acted within its powers, leading to a reduction in penalties for the individuals.
Issues: - Confiscation of foreign currency under the Customs Act, 1962 - Redemption of confiscated currency by paying a fine - Legality of Tribunal's decision regarding redemption and penalty reduction
Confiscation of Foreign Currency: The case involved two individuals apprehended at the airport with foreign currency and mobile phones. The Revenue issued a show cause notice alleging contravention of foreign exchange laws. The order-in-original directed confiscation of the currency and imposed penalties. The individuals appealed to the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), which allowed the appeal, leading to the Revenue's grievance.
Redemption of Confiscated Currency: The main contention was whether seized currency, considered as goods under Section 2(22)(d), should have been released upon payment of a fine. The Tribunal, citing a Delhi High Court judgment and its own order, concluded that redemption was permissible under the Customs Act, 1962. Section 125(1) allows for the option to pay a fine in lieu of confiscation for prohibited goods. The Tribunal's decision to redeem the currency and reduce the penalty was upheld as legally sound.
Legality of Tribunal's Decision: The High Court found no merit in the argument that the Tribunal erred in allowing redemption of the currency. It affirmed that the Tribunal acted within its powers under the Customs Act, 1962. The decision to release the currency upon payment of a fine was deemed justified, leading to a reduction in the penalty. The Court dismissed the appeal, stating the Tribunal's decision was based on factual considerations and upheld the legality of the redemption process.
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