Tribunal overturns Customs order, grants option to redeem goods with reduced penalties.

The Tribunal allowed the appeal, setting aside the Customs order for confiscation of the perishable export goods. The appellant was granted the option to redeem the goods on payment of a reduced fine and penalty, taking into consideration the financial hardship faced and the nature of the goods involved.

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The appeal arises from a Customs order confiscating perishable export goods worth over Rs. 24 lakhs, with an option to redeem on payment of a fine of Rs. 10 lakhs and a penalty of Rs. 5 lakhs. The Tribunal grants early hearing due to financial hardship and the nature of the goods, setting the appeal for hearing on 5-12-1995.

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