Smuggling of betel nut and black pepper of foreign origin - The ...

Appellate Tribunal overturns penalties due to insufficient proof of smuggling foreign betel nut and black pepper.

May 10, 2024

Case Laws Customs AT

Smuggling of betel nut and black pepper of foreign origin - The Appellate Tribunal observed that while the ARDF report suggested the goods might be of Indonesian origin, it was not conclusively proven. As there was no definitive evidence establishing the goods as smuggled or foreign in origin beyond the ARDF report, the Tribunal held that the Revenue failed to discharge the onus to prove the goods' nature. Consequently, the Tribunal set aside the penalties imposed on the appellants, ruling in their favor.

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Smuggling of betel nut and black pepper of foreign origin - The ...

Appellate Tribunal overturns penalties due to insufficient proof of smuggling foreign betel nut and black pepper.

May 10, 2024

Case Laws Customs AT

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