Tribunal Overturns Penalties Against Money Exchanger Due to Lack of Evidence for Customs Act Violations.

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....Appellate Tribunal set aside penalties imposed on licensed money exchanger for alleged illegal export of currency and import of gold. Observed no evidence of illegal exports/imports or violation of Customs Act. Held exchanging currency without invoice, though violating license conditions, cannot be termed illegal export/import. Penalties wrongly imposed under Customs Act Sections 114, 114AA, 117 and FEMA Act Section 13 without mentioning reasons. Appeal allowed.....