2005 (10) TMI 192

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....ts. Shri N.V.B. Nair, learned DR appeared for the Department. This appeal has been filed by the Revenue against the order of the lower appellate authority, who has held that the impugned goods are not liable to confiscation and no penalty can be imposed since there is nothing on record to indicate that there was intent to evade payment of duty. The learned DR points out that the under Rule 173Q (1....

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.... restored with the following modification. The redemption fine of Rs. 2,60,250/- imposed in lieu of confiscation of goods does not call for reduction considering the value of the finished goods. However, the penalty of Rs. 1,56,150/- imposed on M/s. Bhavani Smelters Pvt. Ltd. calls for reduction and the same is reduced to Rs. 75,000/-. 3. The confiscation of land, building, plant and machinery ....