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Challenge against suspension of Custom House Agent license for alleged subletting. Analysis: The appeal challenged an order suspending the license of the appellant, a Custom House Agent, due to allegations of subletting their name to unauthorized persons for clearance of international cargo. The Commissioner of Customs found the appellant in contravention of rules and suspended the license pending investigations. Statements from employees and individuals were considered, with conflicting accounts regarding the subletting allegations. The appellant's defense included explanations from business entities recommending their services for customs clearance work, denying any subletting. The Commissioner's reliance on statements was questioned, as it was unclear who authorized the processes related to the alleged subletting. The Tribunal analyzed the evidence and concluded that there was insufficient proof to establish a prima facie case against the appellant for subletting the license. Denials of signatures on shipping bills and lack of clarity on authorized signatories led the Tribunal to determine that the appellant had not sublet their license to the mentioned entities. Consequently, the Tribunal set aside the suspension order, as there was no justification for continuing the suspension pending further investigations into the alleged export fraud case. The appeal was allowed, and the suspension of the license was revoked based on the lack of evidence supporting the subletting allegations.
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