Transaction value cannot be rejected solely on non-statutory valuation guidelines without corroborative evidence supporting reassessment of final cust...
Cross-examination rights and corroborated evidence limit customs penalties for misdeclaration in genuine import transactions involving documented clea...
Tariff classification of vehicle gear components follows the specific gearing entry, displacing motor-vehicle parts classification and related liabili...
Necessary-party requirements limit impleadment of independent entities, while deferred consideration does not create an appealable adverse determinati...
Food supplement classification requires common parlance and authoritative tests, preventing treatment as proprietary Ayurvedic medicines without suppo...
Levy of penalty - Service tax with interest paid before issuance of SCN - A bald statement of financial constraint will not be enough. Even as per section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act, the fact within the knowledge of a person must be proved as the burden of proof is cast upon him - the appellant has not shown ‘reasonable cause’ within the meaning of Section 80 ibid for their failure to pay duty. - AT
Levy of penalty - Service tax with interest paid before issuance of SCN - A bald statement of financial constraint will not be enough. Even as per section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act, the fact within the knowledge of a person must be proved as the burden of proof is cast upon him - the appellant has not shown ‘reasonable cause’ within the meaning of Section 80 ibid for their failure to pay duty. - AT
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