Levy of penalty u/s 112(a) and 114A of CA - Evasion of Customs...

Levy of penalty u/s 112(a) and 114A of CA - Evasion of Customs Duty - Forging of signature - high seas sale - allegation is that appellant had prior knowledge about the importer firms begin dummy - The appellant has failed in his duty as H- Cardholder and actively involved himself in facilitating evasion of customs duty. The appellant was given specific responsibility by revenue by making him an H- Card Holder. He cannot simply pass the blame to his superior G- Card Holder - the charges under section 112(a) of the customs act as well as 114A of the customs act are upheld. - AT