Regulation 7 - Suspension of benefits - Customs (Verification of Identity and Compliance) Regulations, 2021

7. Suspension of benefits. The Commissioner of Customs may, based on reasons to be recorded on the Customs Automated System, order suspension of any or all of the benefits mentioned in clause (i) of sub-section (3) of section 99B of the Act and inform such decision to such person in case he- (i) failed to comply with the requirements of the regulation 4; or (ii) submitted incorrect documents or information under regulation 4. (2) Where the benefits are suspended under sub-regulation (1), the Commissioner of Customs, shall within a period of fifteen days from the date of such suspension, give an opportunity of being heard to such person whose benefits are suspended and may pass such order as he deems fit, either revoking the suspension or continuing it, as the case may be, within a period of fifteen days from the date of hearing granted to such person.