Levy of maximum Penalty - Delay in submitting the documents for ...

Tribunal Overturns Department's Rs. 6 Lakh Penalty Increase for Delayed Document Submission, Citing Lack of Intentional Delay.

May 2, 2024

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Levy of maximum Penalty - Delay in submitting the documents for finalization of the Bills of Entry - The Department sought to increase the penalty from Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 6.00 Lakhs. - The Tribunal noted that the Department failed to provide evidence showing deliberate delay by the Appellant in finalizing the Bills of Entry. It was confirmed that finalization had been completed for all relevant Bills of Entry, with no pending issues on the Appellant's side. Referring to a previous case, the Tribunal emphasized that in situations where there is no revenue implication and no evidence of deliberate delay, penalties should be nominal. - The Tribunal set aside the increased penalty.

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Tribunal Overturns Department's Rs. 6 Lakh Penalty Increase for Delayed Document Submission, Citing Lack of Intentional Delay.

May 2, 2024

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