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...
Reopening of assessment u/s 147 - assumption of jurisdiction u/s 148 - For a mere verification of the claim, the power of reopening of the assessment could not be exercised and it further observed that AO under the guise of power to re-open the assessment cannot seek to undertake an undertaking a fishing or roving inquiry or seek to verify the claim as if he is the scrutiny officer. - AT
Reopening of assessment u/s 147 - assumption of jurisdiction u/s 148 - For a mere verification of the claim, the power of reopening of the assessment could not be exercised and it further observed that AO under the guise of power to re-open the assessment cannot seek to undertake an undertaking a fishing or roving inquiry or seek to verify the claim as if he is the scrutiny officer. - AT
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