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May 28, 2026   Case Laws Customs
Customs broker due diligence failed on forged duty credit scrips, so penalty under section 114AA was upheld.
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Whether the expression ‘shall’ partakes the character of ‘may’ de...

Understanding "Shall" as "May" in Rule 20(2): Flexibility Over Mandate Based on Legislative Intent.

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VAT and Sales Tax August 13, 2019 Case Laws HC
Whether the expression ‘shall’ partakes the character of ‘may’ depends upon the intent of legislation, which requires to be achieved not only from the phraseology of the provision, but considering its nature, design and the consequences. Applying this principle, the word ‘shall’ used in rule 20(2) requires to be read as ‘may’
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