Misdeclaration of imported polished marble slabs as unpolished slabs. Excess quantity found during...

Misdeclaration of imported polished marble slabs as unpolished slabs. Excess quantity found during physical verification. Customs duty demanded along with interest and penalty imposed. Importer paid duty, interest, and penalty, requested closure u/s 28(5) and 28(6) of Customs Act, 1962. Commissioner held show cause notice premature for duty demand, proceedings concluded u/s 125. Assessment provisional u/s 18(2), not final. Section 28(4) inapplicable, proceedings rightly concluded u/s 125 for provisional assessments. Mis-declaration covered under case law. Provisional release doesn't affect adjudication jurisdiction. Mentioning wrong provision doesn't vitiate proceedings if authority has requisite power. Redemption fine imposable u/s 125 whe..... .....

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