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Appeal allowed due to joint liability issue; matter remanded for proper determination. The appeal was allowed by the Member (Judicial) as the demand could not be jointly and severally confirmed against multiple persons. The impugned order ...
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Appeal allowed due to joint liability issue; matter remanded for proper determination.
The appeal was allowed by the Member (Judicial) as the demand could not be jointly and severally confirmed against multiple persons. The impugned order was deemed unsustainable, and the matter was remanded to the original adjudicating authority to determine against whom the demand should be made. The authority was instructed to consider all correspondence from the DGFT regarding the export obligation, the EODC certificate, and the cancellation of the bank guarantee by customs.
Issues: 1. Joint and several confirmation of demand against multiple persons. 2. Fulfillment of export obligation under EPCG scheme. 3. Validity of EODC certificate and customs actions.
Analysis: 1. The appellant imported a "Toyota Land Cruiser Parado Car" under the EPCG scheme but was alleged to have not fulfilled the export obligation. The customs demanded duty forgone at the time of import and confiscated the car with a redemption option of Rs. 3 lakhs. Penalties were imposed on the appellant, the Managing Partner, and the buyer of the car. The appellants challenged this order-in-original.
2. The appellant's counsel argued that the demand cannot be confirmed jointly and severally against multiple persons, citing various judgments. He emphasized that the EODC certificate was issued by the DGFT, and the bond and bank guarantee were canceled by the customs authorities after the export obligation was fulfilled. The counsel contended that the earning of foreign exchange from hotel business activities, such as room rent, was acceptable under the EPCG scheme. The Revenue, represented by the Assistant Commissioner, reiterated the findings of the impugned order.
3. The Member (Judicial) observed that confirming the demand jointly and severally against multiple persons is not permissible as per various judgments, including the case of Krishna Kumar Gupta. The impugned order was deemed unsustainable on this ground alone. The matter was remanded to the original adjudicating authority to determine against whom the demand should be made. The authority was instructed to consider all correspondence from the DGFT regarding the export obligation, the EODC certificate, and the cancellation of the bank guarantee by customs. The issues were kept open, and the appeal was allowed by way of remand to the original adjudicating authority.
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