Levy of penalty - Proceedings against the Custodian / Cargo ...

Custodian Cleared of Penalty as Allegations Lack Evidence in Cargo Clearance Case.

July 17, 2021

Case Laws Customs AT

Levy of penalty - Proceedings against the Custodian / Cargo Service provider - it is alleged that appellants had allowed the cargo to move into the sterile area without checking the status of Customs clearance i.e., without checking whether LEO was given or not - The details of such unauthorized persons seen in the premises are not furnished by department. The allegation without support of any evidence cannot sustain. - No penalty - AT

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Levy of penalty - Proceedings against the Custodian / Cargo ...

Custodian Cleared of Penalty as Allegations Lack Evidence in Cargo Clearance Case.

July 17, 2021

Case Laws Customs AT

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