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HC upheld orders of Commissioner (Appeals) confiscating gold bars and cash from petitioners. Petitioners were given adequate opportunity, no violation of natural justice principles. Findings based on material on record indicating conspiracy to smuggle gold from Dubai. Contradictions in petitioners' stances. No intention to declare gold to Customs. Attempted evasion and smuggling. No interference warranted in impugned orders.
HC upheld orders of Commissioner (Appeals) confiscating gold bars and cash from petitioners. Petitioners were given adequate opportunity, no violation of natural justice principles. Findings based on material on record indicating conspiracy to smuggle gold from Dubai. Contradictions in petitioners' stances. No intention to declare gold to Customs. Attempted evasion and smuggling. No interference warranted in impugned orders.
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