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Issues: (i) Whether the unaccounted gold ornaments seized from the premises were liable to confiscation and whether the redemption fine and penalty imposed on them required reduction. (ii) Whether the 100 gms. foreign-marked gold biscuit was liable to confiscation and whether the penalty imposed in relation to it required interference.
Issue (i): Whether the unaccounted gold ornaments seized from the premises were liable to confiscation and whether the redemption fine and penalty imposed on them required reduction.
Analysis: The seizure mahazar and the Commissioner's findings established that the gold ornaments were found concealed and were not supported by any satisfactory account in the statutory records. The claim that they belonged to a separate scheme or were kept in an adjacent building was rejected on facts, and the retractions were not accepted. The confiscation was therefore justified. At the same time, the quantum of redemption fine and the penalty were considered harsh in view of the repeal of the Gold (Control) Act, 1968, warranting moderation.
Conclusion: The confiscation of the gold ornaments was upheld, but the redemption fine was reduced and the penalty was substantially reduced.
Issue (ii): Whether the 100 gms. foreign-marked gold biscuit was liable to confiscation and whether the penalty imposed in relation to it required interference.
Analysis: The foreign-marked gold biscuit was found in the searched premises and its possession was not credibly explained. The defence version was rejected, and confiscation under the Customs law was sustained. Since the appellants did not press any claim to the gold biscuit, no redemption fine was required. The penalty was also reduced in quantum.
Conclusion: The confiscation of the foreign-marked gold biscuit was upheld, no redemption fine was granted, and the penalty was reduced.
Final Conclusion: The appeals succeeded only to the extent of reducing the monetary burden while leaving the confiscation findings intact.
Ratio Decidendi: Where unaccounted gold is proved to have been found in searched premises and the defence version is disbelieved on facts, confiscation is sustainable, but the quantum of redemption fine and penalty may be moderated on equitable considerations.
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