2005 (7) TMI 418 - AT - Customs

Summary

The Appellate Tribunal CESTAT, Mumbai allowed three appeals filed by M/s. Far Eastern Shipping Company, owner of the vessel m.v. Mikhail Vladimirsky, Mr. Kharchenko Valeriy, master of the vessel, and M/s. J.M. Baxi & Co., agent of the vessel. The tribunal set aside the confiscation of the vessel and penalty imposed on the master and agent, noting that the impugned items were declared to customs, showing good faith. Confiscation of the impugned cars, engines, and parts was upheld due to import control violations by crew members who did not appeal. The appeals were allowed on July 15, 2005.