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Confiscation of imported goods - Black pepper - advance authorisation scheme - diversion of Goods - fulfilment of export obligation or not - The Tribunal found that the appellants indeed imported black pepper without duty payment under the advance authorisation scheme. However, it questioned the validity of the confiscation considering certain procedural irregularities. While acknowledging the 'actual user' condition, the Tribunal found discrepancies in the enforcement of this condition and raised doubts about the appellants' culpability. - The Tribunal upheld the appellants' right to cross-examine witnesses, highlighting the importance of procedural fairness and the need to validate testimonial evidence. - The Tribunal found the imposition of re-export condition exceeding the authority conferred by the statute. - Matter restored back.
Confiscation of imported goods - Black pepper - advance authorisation scheme - diversion of Goods - fulfilment of export obligation or not - The Tribunal found that the appellants indeed imported black pepper without duty payment under the advance authorisation scheme. However, it questioned the validity of the confiscation considering certain procedural irregularities. While acknowledging the 'actual user' condition, the Tribunal found discrepancies in the enforcement of this condition and raised doubts about the appellants' culpability. - The Tribunal upheld the appellants' right to cross-examine witnesses, highlighting the importance of procedural fairness and the need to validate testimonial evidence. - The Tribunal found the imposition of re-export condition exceeding the authority conferred by the statute. - Matter restored back.
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