Court Allows Redemption of Confiscated Arecanut with Fine u/s 125 of Customs Act; Considers Mitigating Factors.

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....Absolute Confiscation of imported goods - Arecanut - prohibited goods or not - The Original Authority is directed to give an option to appellant to redeem the goods on payment of fine in lieu of confiscation. The amount of fine shall be reasonable and appropriate, having regards to mitigating factors discussed and to be determined as per provisions under Section 125 of Customs Act - AT....