Customs Act penalties reduced for crane importers; Section 112(a) lowered to Rs.1,000 and Section 114AA to Rs.5,000.

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....Levy of penalty u/s 112(a) and u/s 114AA of the Customs Act, 1962 - allegation of abetment in undervaluation - evasion of Customs Duty by several syndicates of crane importers - no clear-cut findings against the appellant - The interest of justice will be met if penalty imposed on the appellant under Section 112(a) is reduced from Rs.50,000/- to Rs.1,000/- only and that under 114AA from Rs.1,00,000/- to Rs.5,000/- - AT....