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Jurisdictional issue regarding the authority to entertain appeals by the Commissioner of Customs (Appeals) Jalandhar based on Notification No. 78/2002-Cus. (N.T.) issued by the CBEC. Analysis: The judgment addresses the delay in filing the appeal by the Department, seeking condonation for the same. The appellant argues that the impugned order by the Commissioner of Customs (Appeals) Jalandhar was passed without jurisdiction, asserting that jurisdiction lies with the Commissioner of Customs (Appeals) Delhi-I as per Notification No. 78/2002-Cus. (N.T.). The amending notification deleted Jalandhar from the list of jurisdictions, leaving only Delhi-I with authority to handle such appeals. The amendment to Section 4 of the Customs Act in 2002 empowered the CBEC to delineate appellate jurisdiction, and the subsequent Notification No. 78/2002 was issued in line with this authority. The jurisdictional ground raised in the appeal is deemed valid by the Tribunal. The Tribunal finds the jurisdictional argument well-founded and sets aside the impugned order, directing the Commissioner of Customs (Appeals) Jalandhar to transfer the case file to Delhi-I for further proceedings. The appeal is allowed by remand, emphasizing the need for the appeal to be handled by the appropriate authority in line with legal procedures and principles of natural justice. The judgment ensures that the matter is resolved by the competent jurisdiction, adhering to the statutory framework and fairness in the adjudicatory process.
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