Absolute Confiscation of the seized gold and foreign currency - ...

Tribunal Overturns Absolute Confiscation of Gold Chains, Allows Redemption with Fine Due to Customs Misguidance.

January 31, 2024

Case Laws Customs AT

Absolute Confiscation of the seized gold and foreign currency - Prohibited item or not - Baggage Rules - The appellant claimed that he was misdirected at the airport and was not given a chance to declare his goods properly. He alleged mistreatment by the officers - The Tribunal found that absolute confiscation of the gold chains was not legally correct, as gold is not a prohibited item and can be imported under certain conditions. - Tribunal set aside the order of absolute confiscation and allowed the appellant to redeem the gold chains on payment of a redemption fine.

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Absolute Confiscation of the seized gold and foreign currency - ...

Tribunal Overturns Absolute Confiscation of Gold Chains, Allows Redemption with Fine Due to Customs Misguidance.

January 31, 2024

Case Laws Customs AT

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