Quantum of penalty u/s 114 of CA - Power of Commissioner ...

Commissioner Can Reduce Customs Act Penalties; Decision Not Malafide, Appeals Court Confirms Discretionary Power.

December 6, 2023

Case Laws Customs AT

Quantum of penalty u/s 114 of CA - Power of Commissioner (Appeals) to reduce the penalty - It is not the case that penalties imposed under the provisions is a mandatory penalty that needs to be reduced. Commissioner (Appeals) in exercise of discretion have reduced the penalties imposed as indicated in his order. Nothing has been stated in the appeal to show that the discretion as exercised was in a malafide manner. - AT

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Quantum of penalty u/s 114 of CA - Power of Commissioner ...

Commissioner Can Reduce Customs Act Penalties; Decision Not Malafide, Appeals Court Confirms Discretionary Power.

December 6, 2023

Case Laws Customs AT

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