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    <title>CESTAT sets aside Section 114AA penalty but confirms Section 114(iii) penalty for container dispatch connivance in export scheme</title>
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    <description>CESTAT adjudicated penalties under Sections 114(iii) and 114AA of Customs Act, 1962 concerning overvaluation scheme for undue drawback claims and illegal export attempts. Appellant No. 1&#039;s penalty under Section 114AA was set aside as no direct involvement with subject goods was established, however penalty under Section 114(iii) was confirmed based on appellant&#039;s statement admitting container dispatch and presence during loading operations, demonstrating connivance with exporter. Appellant No. 2&#039;s penalties under both sections were upheld after tribunal found evidence of monitoring illegal export activities through WhatsApp communications and awareness of syndicate operations. Appeal disposed with mixed outcome - partial relief for Appellant No. 1, complete confirmation of penalties against Appellant No. 2.</description>
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