2015 (6) TMI 297 - AT - Customs

Condonation of delay - Remission of duty - Goods destroyed during flood - Held that - since the appellant was seeking remedy before the higher judicial forum as was advised to them the delay has been suitably justified. We are of the considered view that the delay in filing the appeal before this bench needs to be condoned and accordingly the same is condoned. - Delay condoned.

Summary

The appellant filed for condonation of delay of 1862 days in filing the appeal before CESTAT Mumbai. The delay was justified as the appellant had sought remedy before the higher judicial forum as advised by the High Court of Bombay. The delay was condoned, and the appeal was allowed.