Order against Customs Broker for smuggling gold as Diplomatic Cargo, violating CBLR 2018, sustained.

CESTAT Bangalore upheld the revocation of license, forfeiture of security deposit, and penalty for smuggling gold as Diplomatic Cargo. The notice was not time-barred u/s 17(1) of CBLR 2018. Non-production of documents claim was dismissed as counsel had opportunity to submit based on later-received documents. Refusal of cross-examination was deemed delay tactic u/s SC Order. Violation of CBLR 2018 u/s 10(d), 10(n), and 10(e) by declaring false consignor details and aiding smuggling. Appellant's actions facilitated smuggling, breaching trust. Appeal dismissed, impugned order upheld. .....

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