Alternative statutory remedy and unexplained delay barred writ review of customs confiscation adjudication, leaving merits for appellate consideration...
Authorised courier due diligence protects against penalties where declared exports conceal prohibited goods despite proper documentation and customs p...
Customs-controlled container movement now extends to DP World facilities, subject to segregation, inspections, reconciliation, and EXIM cargo priority...
Wrong classification of goods - Cigar or Cigarette - cross-examination of witnesses - it is incumbent on the adjudicating authority to cross examine the persons whose statements were recorded by the investigating agency, only thereafter such statements can be used for adjudication of the SCN - Since admittedly cross examination of 17 persons has refused, there is clear violation of principles of natural justice - impugned order set aside the remanded
Wrong classification of goods - Cigar or Cigarette - cross-examination of witnesses - it is incumbent on the adjudicating authority to cross examine the persons whose statements were recorded by the investigating agency, only thereafter such statements can be used for adjudication of the SCN - Since admittedly cross examination of 17 persons has refused, there is clear violation of principles of natural justice - impugned order set aside the remanded
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