Customs Broker Penalized for Negligence; Penalty Reduced for Excessiveness in Export Fraud Case.

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....Levy of penalties both u/s 114 and Section 114AA on both of the CB and the exporter together - The appellant was also not seen to be a part of a conspiracy to defraud the exchequer, however he has made a mistake by a conscious disregard of the illegality and in not distancing himself from the act and reporting the matter that he knew was wrong and this blameworthy conduct warrants a penalty. However, the penalty imposed in this case is shocking and requires to be modified. - AT....