The High Court dismissed the appeals, holding that the Customs, ...

Exporter's right to cross-examine evidence upheld, penalties set aside for lack of due process.

Case Laws Customs

October 24, 2024

The High Court dismissed the appeals, holding that the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) correctly set aside the order imposing penalties u/ss 114 and 114AA of the Customs Act, 1962. The Department failed to follow the procedure u/s 138B of the Act by denying the exporter's request to cross-examine the Chemical Examiner whose report formed the basis of the allegations. The CESTAT rightly found that the statements relied upon could not be used as relevant evidence without affording the exporter an opportunity for cross-examination, as mandated by Section 138B, unless exceptional circumstances existed, which were not present in this case. The High Court upheld the CESTAT's decision, as no substantial question of law arose.

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The High Court dismissed the appeals, holding that the Customs, ...

Exporter's right to cross-examine evidence upheld, penalties set aside for lack of due process.

Case Laws Customs

October 24, 2024

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