Government of India accepts petitioner's explanation, remits penalty

The Government of India reviewed the petitioner's revision application and case records. As the petitioner was not present during the visit, and it was undisputed by the department, the Government accepted the petitioner's explanation of being out of station. Due to the lack of intent, the imposition of a personal penalty was considered unwarranted, leading to the remittance of the penalty.

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The Government of India considered the petitioner's arguments in a revision application and examined the case records. The petitioner was not present at the premises during the officers' visit, which was not disputed by the department. The Government found no reason to doubt the petitioner's claim of being out of station during the visit. The imposition of a personal penalty was deemed unjustified in the absence of mens rea. The penalty was remitted.

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