2016 (8) TMI 140

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

....e impugned order, ld. Commissioner ordered forfeiture of Rs. 20,000/- from the security deposit furnished by M/s.Geo Cargo Express. The Revenue is in appeal with the prayer that the Commissioner should have revoked the licence issued to the party. On the other hand, M/s. Geo Cargo Express in their appeal prayed for setting aside the impugned order. 2. We have heard both the sides and examined the appeal records. 3. The brief facts of the case are that M/s.Geo Cargo Express were licensed to operate as Customs House Agent in terms of Customs House Agent Licensing Regulations, 2004. In connection with certain imports, the documentation of which was handled by the CHA, investigations were carried out by the officers of Mumbai Customs. On ....

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

....ctions initiated by the Licensing Authority were in violation of the time limits prescribed under the above mentioned regulations. 5. The Commissioner of Customs (General), New Customs House , Mumbai prohibited the CHA from transaction of business in Mumbai Customs zone on 1.8.2012. The said order was communicated to the Commissioner of Customs, New Delhi, who is the Licensing Authority. The CHA license was suspended on 24.08.2012 and the said suspension was confirmed on 26.09.2012. The show cause notice under CHALR 2004 was issued on 18.11.2013. The Inquiry Officer submitted his report on 18.02.2015. The impugned order of forfeiture of Rs. 20,000/- security deposit was issued on 15.05.2015. 6. From the above narration of chronology o....