The case pertains to the imposition of a fine and penalty for the rejection of the declared value and...

The case pertains to the imposition of a fine and penalty for the rejection of the declared value and redetermination of the value u/r 12 of the Customs Valuation (Determination of Price of Imported Goods) Rules, 2007. The goods were confiscated u/s 125 of the Customs Act, 1962, with an option to redeem them on payment of a fine of Rs. 3,25,000/- and a penalty of Rs. 1,50,000/- u/s 112(a) for rendering the goods liable for confiscation u/s 111. The Appellate Tribunal found that the issue involved a non-deliberate contravention of the law due to business exigencies, with no loss of revenue or deliberate intention to evade duty payment. While acknowledging that any breach of civil obligation under the Act is blameworthy, the Tribunal drew a d..... .....

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