2017 (11) TMI 2059

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..... per inquiry - HELD THAT:- It appears that as a consolidator, it is the duty of the appellant to dispatch the goods after making a proper inquiry. Same was not done in the instant case or was ignored. As per circumstantial evidence, he was aware about the prohibited goods. The activity is against the Nation. Unfortunately, the Tribunal has no power to enhance the penalty. Therefore, there is no occ .....

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..... s (Peterocorpus Santalinus) wood. 3. The same is prohibited item as per the Wild Life Protection Act. On inquiry, the appellants submitted that one Chinesse Mr. Zhicheng Li has given the goods to the appellant. The department has levied the penalty on the appellant company. Being aggrieved, the appellant has filed the present appeal. 4. With this background, we have heard Shri Avneet Singh and Shr .....

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..... s ignored. As per circumstantial evidence, he was aware about the prohibited goods. The activity is against the Nation. Unfortunately, the Tribunal has no power to enhance the penalty. Therefore, there is no occasion except to confirm the impugned order. 8. In view of the above, the impugned order is hereby confirmed for the reasons mentioned therein. 9. In the result, the appeal filed by the appe .....

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