Order against Customs Broker for smuggling gold as Diplomatic Cargo, violating CBLR 2018, sustained.

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....CESTAT Bangalore upheld the revocation of license, forfeiture of security deposit, and penalty for smuggling gold as Diplomatic Cargo. The notice was not time-barred u/s 17(1) of CBLR 2018. Non-production of documents claim was dismissed as counsel had opportunity to submit based on later-received documents. Refusal of cross-examination was deemed delay tactic u/s SC Order. Violation of CBLR 2018 u/s 10(d), 10(n), and 10(e) by declaring false consignor details and aiding smuggling. Appellant's actions facilitated smuggling, breaching trust. Appeal dismissed, impugned order upheld.....