2007 (11) TMI 153

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....bble stones in Shipping Bill No. 2124658, dated 3-8-2005 filed by M/s. Archana Exports, it transpired that the container was stuffed with Red Sander Wood Logs. It was ascertained that the consignment weighed 13320 kgs and was of value of Rs.23,31,000/-.Detailed further investigation revealed the identities of various persons involved in the attempt to illegally export the prohibited sander wood lo....

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....in any incriminating transactions. There was no finding in the impugned order as regards any positive role played by the CHA in the attempted export of the contraband. She has cited several case law which held that in such circumstances, penalty could not be imposed on the Custom House Agent for abetting attempted illicit export. 4. I have also heard the ld. SDR who reiterates the findings cont....