2003 (7) TMI 629

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..... al No. C.Cus.611/89, dt. 28-10-99 passed by the Commissioner (Appeals), Chennai confirming the order passed by the Deputy Commissioner of Customs ordering the absolute confiscation of 1 No. Brass idol sakthi (in 9 pieces) on the basis of the report obtained from Archaeological Survey of India, New Delhi. The Commissioner (Appeals) has also confirmed the imposition of penalty of Rs. 25,000/- on the .....

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..... the appellant. The certificate clearly indicated that it was an antique. Therefore proceedings were initiated against the appellant and the said item was confiscated absolutely as it is a prohibited item. He pointed out that very meagre penalty has been imposed for having committed the offence. The appellants have not made out any ground for setting aside the order. He submits that the order is le .....

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