Tribunal Confirms Duty Remission for SEZ Goods Destroyed by Fire, Citing Lack of Negligence and Customs Oversight.

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....Remission of duty - Application of Section 23 - duty free goods brought into SEZ and the same were destroyed in fire or otherwise - The Appellate Tribunal noted that there have been previous cases where goods destroyed in SEZs were found eligible for remission of duty under the Customs Act. Citing a specific case (ONGC Petro Additions Ltd. Vs. CC), the Tribunal highlighted that the responsibility for ensuring the safety of goods lies with the appellant, but negligence was not proven in this instance. Additionally, it was noted that the absence of customs inspection or analysis further supported the appellant's claim of lack of negligence. - The Tribunal upheld the appellant's right to remission of duty.....