Terminal gate verification for transshipment containers shifts to operators, while Customs controls and discrepancy reporting requirements remain mand...
Levy of Penalty on Customs Broker - pre-condition to restore the license - The case revolves around a Customs Broker who handled the clearance of household goods without obtaining proper authorization from the importer/exporter. The appellant claimed to have undertaken the formalities in good faith at the behest of the importer, while the department alleged violations of Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations. The CESTAT, after considering the submissions and evidence, found the department's case hyper-technical and set aside the penalty imposed on the appellant.
Levy of Penalty on Customs Broker - pre-condition to restore the license - The case revolves around a Customs Broker who handled the clearance of household goods without obtaining proper authorization from the importer/exporter. The appellant claimed to have undertaken the formalities in good faith at the behest of the importer, while the department alleged violations of Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations. The CESTAT, after considering the submissions and evidence, found the department's case hyper-technical and set aside the penalty imposed on the appellant.
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