Forged import licence - Imposition of penalty - Though the WPC ...

Penalty Reduced for Forged Import License Use; Lack of Conclusive Evidence on Technical Norm Violations Influenced Decision.

June 20, 2020

Case Laws Customs AT

Forged import licence - Imposition of penalty - Though the WPC approvals were not appropriately issued, the investigations have not brought out categorically whether the equipments imported and cleared on the strength of such forged WPC approvals were in violation of technical norms prescribed for such equipment for importation or not. - Lenient view taken and quantum of penalty reduced.

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Forged import licence - Imposition of penalty - Though the WPC ...

Penalty Reduced for Forged Import License Use; Lack of Conclusive Evidence on Technical Norm Violations Influenced Decision.

June 20, 2020

Case Laws Customs AT

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