CESTAT New Delhi Overturns Customs Broker License Revocation; Broker Complied with Regulations 10(d) and 10(n) Duties.

CESTAT NEW DELHI ruled on the revocation of a Customs Broker License and forfeiture of security deposit. The case involved risky exporters engaged in frauds, with exporters not physically present at registered premises. The appellant, as the Customs Broker, was found not in violation of Regulation 10(d) as it had no authority over GST registration issues. The appellant's responsibility under Regulation 10(n) was to verify documents, not physically verify exporter existence. The appellant satisfied obligations by verifying IEC and GSTIN online. The order revoking the license was set aside as the Customs Broker did not violate regulations. Appeal allowed. .....

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