2002 (12) TMI 384 - AT - Customs

Summary

The Appellate Tribunal CEGAT, Mumbai allowed the appeal of a Customs House Agent (CHA) whose license was suspended for handling consignments without proper authorization. The Tribunal found that no investigation was conducted to determine the authenticity of past consignments, and the action taken by the competent Commissioner was deemed premature. The impugned order was set aside, and the Commissioner was permitted to initiate proceedings under Regulation 23 of the Customs House Agents Licensing Regulations, 1984.