When goods were prohibited goods it was primary duty of vessel ...

Vessel Operator Fined Rs. 10,000 for Allowing Prohibited Goods; Weak Penalty May Encourage Tax Evasion.

September 23, 2015

Case Laws Customs AT

When goods were prohibited goods it was primary duty of vessel operator not to allow same to be loaded into vessel – Thus, vessel operator having conscious knowledge of mis-declaration and exporting prohibited goods - levy of token penalty of ₹ 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) on the vessel operator sends a wrong message to the society as to weak tax administration and bonus to evasion - AT

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When goods were prohibited goods it was primary duty of vessel ...

Vessel Operator Fined Rs. 10,000 for Allowing Prohibited Goods; Weak Penalty May Encourage Tax Evasion.

September 23, 2015

Case Laws Customs AT

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