2012 (4) TMI 143 - AT - Customs

Application for extension of pre-deposit - directed for the pre-deposit within six weeks from the date of Stay Order and report compliance on decided date - appellant made an application for extension of time of two weeks for making the pre-deposit which was granted - no representation for the appellant nor any evidence brought on record showing pre-deposit of the aforesaid amount on decided date - Held that -appeal is dismissed for want of compliance under Section 129E of the Customs Act.

Summary

The Appellate Tribunal CESTAT, Bangalore directed the appellant to pre-deposit Rs. 5,00,000 within a specified time frame. The appellant failed to comply, leading to the dismissal of the appeal under Section 129E of the Customs Act.