Treaty benefit, goodwill depreciation and hedging costs: export commission disallowed, while key business deductions and depreciation claims succeeded...
Undisclosed foreign asset classification requires an unexplained source; unrebutted affidavits and corroborative evidence defeated the Black Money Act...
CESTAT allowed appellants' appeals, setting aside customs duty demand and penalty. The tribunal found no sustainable evidence of undervaluation, non-compliance with notification requirements, or procedural irregularities. Electronic evidence and investigation statements were deemed inadmissible due to non-compliance with Sections 138B and 138C of Customs Act. The tribunal ordered refund of Rs. 1,21,73,905/- paid during investigation within 60 days, effectively exonerating the appellants of all charges related to customs duty evasion and undervaluation.
CESTAT allowed appellants' appeals, setting aside customs duty demand and penalty. The tribunal found no sustainable evidence of undervaluation, non-compliance with notification requirements, or procedural irregularities. Electronic evidence and investigation statements were deemed inadmissible due to non-compliance with Sections 138B and 138C of Customs Act. The tribunal ordered refund of Rs. 1,21,73,905/- paid during investigation within 60 days, effectively exonerating the appellants of all charges related to customs duty evasion and undervaluation.
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