2009 (4) TMI 731

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.... Shri K.S. Srinivasa, JDR, for the Respondent. [Order per : T.K. Jayaraman, Member (T)]. -  The appellants in this case have imported certain medical equipments availing the benefit of Notification No. 64/88-Cus. on the strength of certain exemption certificate issued by DGHS. The appellants while obtaining the certificate informed all the particulars about their organization to the DGH....

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....lready discharged the customs duty. However they are contesting the penalties. Their contention is that there is violation of principles of natural justice. The order has been passed without giving personal hearing. The impugned order has been passed on remand from this bench. The learned advocate stated that the remand directions were not properly followed by the adjudicating authority. He also s....

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....ear finding by the Apex Court. Therefore the confiscation of the goods is right. In terms of Section 112, the goods confiscated are liable to be released on payment of redemption fine. We find that the redemption fine imposed is reasonable. The appellants should pay the same. As regards the penalty imposed we cannot say that the appellants have not committed any violation. Knowing that they are on....