Customs broker's license revoked for non-compliance with ...
License revoked for customs broker due to non-compliance; delay in inquiry.
Case Laws Customs
September 14, 2024
Customs broker's license revoked for non-compliance with Regulations 13(d), 13(e), and 13(f) of CHALR, 2004. Delay in inquiry proceedings. Broker held license since 1983. Prohibited from operating at Chennai Customs Port due to mis-declarations in shipping bills. License suspended pending inquiry. Suspension revoked on April 30, 2012, by Commissioner of Customs (General), Mumbai, citing ongoing investigation. CESTAT ruled suspension revocation violated its December 15, 2011 order directing license restoration if inquiry not concluded within three months. High Court agreed with CESTAT's specific direction binding on Department unless set aside by superior forum. Appeal dismissed.
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