https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=34083 The Central Excise officers seized a van carrying potassium chlorate due to discrepancies in documents, leading to penalties imposed on the manufacturer, Managing Director, and driver for alleged clandestine clearance. The Tribunal upheld the penalties and confiscation orders, emphasizing compliance with Central Excise Rules and duty payment obligations. Despite prompt duty payment, fines were reduced to Rs. 5000 each considering existing penal liabilities. The judgment underscored the importance of proper documentation and adherence to regulations, affirming the penalties while adjusting fines based on individual responsibilities and compliance efforts. en-us Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0530 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=34083 The Central Excise officers seized a van carrying potassium chlorate due to discrepancies in documents, leading to penalties imposed on the manufacturer, Managing Director, and driver for alleged clandestine clearance. The Tribunal upheld the penalties and confiscation orders, emphasizing compliance with Central Excise Rules and duty payment obligations. Despite prompt duty payment, fines were reduced to Rs. 5000 each considering existing penal liabilities. The judgment underscored the importance of proper documentation and adherence to regulations, affirming the penalties while adjusting fines based on individual responsibilities and compliance efforts. Case-Laws Central Excise Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=34083