Penalty and Fine Levied for Enhanced Value of Imports; Section 114AA Inapplicable, No Fraud Alleged in Documents.

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....Levy of penalty and redemption fine - Acceptance of enhanced value then declared value of imported goods - The concurrence obtained from the shipping agent in India has nothing to do with assessment under Section 17 or Section 18 of Customs Act, 1962. There is no allegation that the amendment to the line’ in the Import General Manifest has been obtained by submission of any fraudulent documents; indeed, there is no dispute on the propriety of filing a bill of entry by the appellant-firm. There is, thus, no scope for invoking Section 114AA of Customs Act, 1962. - AT....