Appellate Tribunal overturns custom agent license suspension due to lack of evidence

The Appellate Tribunal CEGAT, Mumbai overturned the suspension of a custom house agent's license due to lack of evidence supporting the suspicion that the agent permitted others to use the license. The delay in providing requested information was noted but deemed insufficient grounds for suspension. The appeal was allowed, and the original suspension order was set aside, emphasizing the need for evidence before taking such drastic actions. The Tribunal clarified that its decision did not prevent further investigations by the department.

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The Appellate Tribunal CEGAT, Mumbai overturned the suspension of a custom house agent's license due to lack of evidence supporting the suspicion that the agent permitted others to use the license. The delay in providing requested information was noted but deemed insufficient grounds for suspension. The Tribunal emphasized the need for evidence before taking such drastic actions. The appeal was allowed, and the original suspension order was set aside. The Tribunal clarified that its decision did not prevent further investigations by the department.

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