Customs Broker License Revoked for Breaching Customs Act and Regulations; CESTAT Orders Fresh Decision on Flawed Proceedings.

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....Revocation of customs broker license and forfeiture of security deposit due to diversion of goods, breach of Customs Act, 1962, and Customs Broker Licencing Regulations, 2018. Failure to adhere to regulations on client authorizations, compliance advice, due diligence, speed, and verifications. Licensing authority's presumption of obligations for revocation questioned. Customs brokers' role as facilitators between customs and clients emphasized. Need for proper inquiry into breaches before revocation. Flawed proceedings and outcome lead to remand for fresh decisions. CESTAT allows appeal for remand.....