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1. Enhanced value in Bill of Entry leading to differential duty confirmation and confiscation of goods. 2. Allegations of undervaluation of imported goods. 3. Retraction of statements and admissions made by the appellants. 4. Acceptance of quotation as evidence for enhancing the value by the Commissioner. 5. Legal validity of admissions and retraction in light of the evidence presented. Analysis: 1. The appeals arose from an Order-in-Original where the declared value in the Bill of Entry was increased, leading to confirmation of differential duty and confiscation of goods under Customs Act. Penalties were imposed on the proprietors of the importing companies. 2. The charges against the appellants included undervaluing ICs and Transistors in the Bill of Entry. Statements revealed involvement of the appellants in importing goods under different names, with one party handling customs clearance and the other financing the imports. 3. Both appellants retracted their earlier statements and admissions, claiming coercion and duress by authorities. They argued against using a quotation as a basis for enhancing the value of goods. 4. The Commissioner accepted the quotation as valid evidence, disregarding the retractions as an afterthought. This decision was challenged by the appellants. 5. The Tribunal analyzed the validity of the admissions and retractions, emphasizing that a quotation alone cannot be sufficient evidence for enhancing value. The investigating authorities were criticized for not providing corroborative evidence of contemporaneous imports, as required by legal precedents. The Tribunal ruled in favor of the appellants, setting aside the impugned order and allowing the appeal based on established legal principles and lack of conclusive evidence supporting the value enhancement. This detailed analysis of the judgment highlights the key issues, arguments presented, and the legal reasoning behind the Tribunal's decision to overturn the Commissioner's order.
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