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Penalty on CHA - If the importers had misused the facility by ...


CHA and Director Penalized for Involvement in Importers' Fraud Scheme to Evade Customs Duty Using Duplicate License.

December 18, 2014

Case Laws     Customs     HC

Penalty on CHA - If the importers had misused the facility by obtaining a duplicate license by misrepresentation and fraud, so also, manipulation of documents and with a view to avoid customs duty, then, it cannot be said that the Customs House Agent and its Director were totally innocent or unaware of these acts. HC

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