Goods Confiscation Overturned: PSI Certificate Non-Compliance Doesn't Breach Section 111(d); Redemption Fine Demand Invalidated.

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....Confiscation of goods - Violation of provisions of Import Policy since the Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) Certificate furnished was not as per Appendix-28 of the Foreign Trade Policy - the import is subject to fulfilment of stipulated condition, failing which the only consequence prescribed is the 100% inspection of the entire consignment. This, ipso facto, therefore, would not tantamount to improper import of goods within the meaning of Section 111(d) of the Act. - Demand of redemption fine is not proper / set aside - AT....