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...
Rejection of application by the Settlement Commission - Settlement though read under the Act, cannot be construed as conclusive, in view of the fact that in the event of non-settlement, the issues are to be adjudicated before the Competent Authority under the provisions of the Act. Therefore, it is an additional facility or redressal mechanism contemplated under the Act for the benefit of the aggrieved persons/assessees - this being the scope and spirit of the settlement to be done under the provisions of the Central Excise Act, this Court is of an opinion that the findings of the Settlement Commission in the impugned orders are candid and convincing and there is no infirmity or perversity as such. - HC
Rejection of application by the Settlement Commission - Settlement though read under the Act, cannot be construed as conclusive, in view of the fact that in the event of non-settlement, the issues are to be adjudicated before the Competent Authority under the provisions of the Act. Therefore, it is an additional facility or redressal mechanism contemplated under the Act for the benefit of the aggrieved persons/assessees - this being the scope and spirit of the settlement to be done under the provisions of the Central Excise Act, this Court is of an opinion that the findings of the Settlement Commission in the impugned orders are candid and convincing and there is no infirmity or perversity as such. - HC
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