Smuggling - Betel nuts (foreign Origin goods) - the Tribunal...

Smuggling - Betel nuts (foreign Origin goods) - the Tribunal came to the conclusion that the department has failed to establish that the said goods are smuggled goods. The respondent in claimed ownership of the seized goods and prayed for a direction to return the goods to him and the Tribunal analysed the documents and directed return of the goods - The entire case is fully factual and, no substantial question of law arises for consideration - Revenue appeal dismissed - HC