2016 (12) TMI 702

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....i K. Veerabhadra Reddy,  JC (AR) For the Respondent ORDER Issue relates to seizure of Heroin concealed in books attempted to be couriered to Maldives. The appellant was working as sub-agent for one M/s.Realm International who purportedly was an authorized service provider to M/s.Fedex Courier Service.  The consignment in question was collected by the appellant and sent to M/s.Realm....

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.... facts of the case.  There is no dispute that the parcel in question was received and handled by the appellant. With regard to the contention that the addendum issued to him does not have validity, I find myself in agreement with the views of the lower appellate authority that when the show cause notice was issued within the prescribed time from the date of seizure, any addendum or corrigendu....

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....his identity card issued by Election Commission only was enclosed as proof of consignor/exporter. These facts only serve to demolish the claim of innocence by the appellant. The appellant cannot in any way claim that he was an unwitting accomplice who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.  On the other hand, the conduct and role played by the appellant give the lie to any such ....