CESTAT ruled on Customs Broker License revocation due to fraudulent export practices. Time limits were met. License partly revoked, fine upheld.

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....The case involves a Customs Broker's license revocation for involvement in mis-declaration and fraudulent export of "Uric Acid." The Commissioner of Customs followed the prescribed timeline u/s Regulation 20 of CBLR, 2013 for issuing Show Cause Notice, conducting inquiry, and issuing the Order-in-Original. The revocation proceedings were found not time-barred. The Broker's license was misused for financial gain in fraudulent transactions, leading to fine and forfeiture of security deposit. The Tribunal modified the order, setting aside license revocation but upholding the penalty and forfeiture.....