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1. Consideration of application for extension of bond period. 2. Abandonment of goods and recovery of dues. 3. Permission for re-export of goods. 4. Financial position of the appellant for waiver consideration. Issue 1: Consideration of application for extension of bond period: The appellant contended that their applications for extension of the bond period were not considered, thus challenging the validity of the duty interest recovery proceedings. The Revenue, on the other hand, argued that the applications were considered and rejected, as evidenced by the detention notice issued later. The Tribunal noted that the detention notice was issued after the application date, indicating that the application had been considered and rejected. Previous legal judgments were cited, emphasizing that the application status is crucial in recovery actions. The Tribunal upheld that the appellant's plea of pending application was not valid, as all avenues including the Apex Court had been exhausted, leading to a directive for pre-deposit of the duty amount. Issue 2: Abandonment of goods and recovery of dues: The appellant claimed abandonment of goods under an amended section of the Customs Act, arguing against the recovery of dues. However, the Revenue contested this claim, stating that the abandonment was beyond the statutory limitation period and after failed challenges in court. The Tribunal agreed with the Revenue, highlighting that abandonment after the detention order lacked legal basis, especially considering the possession transfer to the Department. The plea for abandonment post the statutory amendment was deemed invalid, leading to the direction for pre-deposit of the duty amount. Issue 3: Permission for re-export of goods: The appellant sought permission for re-export based on prior approvals from authorities. The Revenue opposed this request, citing the upheld detention order by the Apex Court. The Tribunal reasoned that the detention order restrained any re-export rights, disregarding subsequent permissions. The plea for re-export post-detention order was dismissed, reinforcing the duty pre-deposit directive. Issue 4: Financial position of the appellant for waiver consideration: The appellant presented financial hardships and losses to support a full waiver of dues. However, the Revenue highlighted the substantial sales turnover and share capital, indicating a strong financial standing. The Tribunal acknowledged the losses but emphasized the financial stability shown in reports. Consequently, the waiver plea was rejected, and the appellant was directed to pre-deposit the duty amount within a specified timeframe to avoid dismissal under the Act. In conclusion, the Tribunal scrutinized each issue raised by the appellant, considering legal precedents, statutory provisions, and financial circumstances before issuing directives for duty pre-deposit and penalty waiver based on the findings and arguments presented during the proceedings.
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