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HC quashed show cause notice regarding duty drawback claims and ...


Court Strikes Down Customs Notice on Duty Drawback Claims, Rules 9-Month Delay Arbitrary u/s 14.

January 29, 2025

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HC quashed show cause notice regarding duty drawback claims and export incentives. Authorities' delay of 9 months in issuing notice after court service and reliance on Section 14 of Customs Act was deemed arbitrary. Court found no deficiency in petitioner's export documentation, including Export Realization Certificate and final assessment records. Transaction value was binding u/s 14 unless proper officer had specific doubts about accuracy. Respondents failed to demonstrate any material discrepancy between exported goods and provided information. HC directed authorities to process duty drawback claim within 4 weeks per applicable rules, emphasizing that administrative actions must remain within jurisdiction and reflect actual transaction values.

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