1990 (7) TMI 249

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....his appeal is directed against the order of the Addl. Collector of Customs & Cen. Excise, Goa bearing No. 11/52/84 Pr. dated 22-11-1984, so far as it relates to imposition of personal penalty of Rs. 11,000/- on the appellant, who was the Chief Engineer of the vessel. 2. On 27-9-1984, the ship Jag Doot was searched by the officers of the Customs and some contraband goods, not declared in the man....

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....quantum and nature of goods and place of concealment clearly indicate the joint involvement of the entire crew for attempted smuggling of the goods under seizure into India. The master and Chief Engineer being the responsible on board the vessel also failed to discharge their duty in taking proper care to arrest the shipment of contraband goods. Therefore, the goods are liable for confiscation und....