Confiscation of goods already exported - redemption fine in lieu ...
Case Laws Customs
September 13, 2022
Confiscation of goods already exported - redemption fine in lieu of confiscation imposed - export of iron ore fines - Fe content of the iron ore fines - In a case where the goods have already been exported, it is impossible for the adjudicating authority to take possession of the confiscated goods. In other words, the officer cannot discharge his responsibility under section 126(2) of the Act. Even for this reason, the confiscation under section 113 and the consequential penalty under section 114 cannot be sustained in this case. - AT
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