Imposition of penalty on a person treating as Importer - There ...

Penalty Imposed on Alleged Importer Lacks Evidence; Based on Suspicion and Assumptions, Not Justified Without Proof.

December 15, 2015

Case Laws Customs AT

Imposition of penalty on a person treating as Importer - There is no evidence on record that appellant has signed the bills of entry and has given all the documents personally to the Customs House agent or any other person. Penalty can not be imposed upon the appellant on the basis of suspicion created by presumption & surmises by holding him to be the importer. - AT

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Imposition of penalty on a person treating as Importer - There ...

Penalty Imposed on Alleged Importer Lacks Evidence; Based on Suspicion and Assumptions, Not Justified Without Proof.

December 15, 2015

Case Laws Customs AT

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