2014 (12) TMI 574

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..... hough the duty as assessed has been paid and the petitioner is willing to pay the penalty and the redemption fine that has been imposed - The ‘CESTAT’ in effect and substance held that there being no stay, the Department was bound by the orders of the Assessing Officer as confirmed by the Appellate Commissioner. However, no specific direction was given by the ‘CESTAT’ for release. The department i .....

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..... Officer by enhancing the value from US $ 0.45 per kg., as declared to US $ 0.60 per kg. The petitioner was charged duty on the excess Redemption fine and penalty was also imposed. 2. The petitioner claims to have paid the duty as assessed. The petitioner submits that the petitioner is willing to pay the redemption fine and penalty. 3. The department, however, filed an appeal against the As .....

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..... have still been detained by the Customs Authorities though the duty as assessed has been paid and the petitioner is willing to pay the penalty and the redemption fine that has been imposed. 6. The petitioner filed Miscellaneous Application Nos. C/Misc./195 196/2010 before the CESTAT praying for early hearing of the appeals. The application has been rejected by the CESTAT by the following .....

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