Appellant failed to advise client on SCOMET export authorization, wrongly relied on declaration. Penalty upheld, revocation set aside.

Violation of Regulation 10(d) of CBLR established - appellant obligated to advise client about authorization requirement for SCOMET item export, instead filed Shipping Bill. Appellant's reliance on client's declaration unacceptable - onus on appellant to know law. SCN not time-barred - issued within 80 days of receipt of correct offence report. Revocation of license, forfeiture of security deposit disproportionate considering no evidence of profiting, appellant out of work for a year. Penalty of Rs. 50,000/- upheld, revocation and forfeiture set aside. Appeal partly allowed. .....

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