Warehoused goods - warehousing period expired - goods (wine) was...

Warehoused goods - warehousing period expired - goods (wine) was rendered unfit for human consumption - relinquishment to the title to goods - The appellant is not liable to pay duty, as till the time of relinquishment, no duty or other charges had been demanded from them. However, in the circumstances, as the appellant have also allowed the goods to deteriorate by not taking action timely to relinquish the goods within a reasonable time, they are held liable to penalty - penalty under Section 117 is imposed instead of Section 112 - reduced penalty of Rs. 1 Lakh is confirmed. - AT