CESTAT allowed the appeal, finding the silver granules seizure ...

Silver Seizure Overturned: Insufficient Evidence and Procedural Flaws Invalidate Confiscation of Small Quantity Below Threshold

April 21, 2025

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CESTAT allowed the appeal, finding the silver granules seizure unwarranted. The 10 kg silver, below the 100 kg threshold, was improperly seized by a Superintendent lacking competent authority. The department failed to establish smuggling evidence, while the appellant demonstrated legitimate purchase through invoice. The adjudicating authority violated principles of natural justice by denying cross-examination, relying solely on one-sided testimony. Consequently, the tribunal nullified both the confiscation order and imposed penalty, emphasizing procedural irregularities and lack of substantive proof of illicit intent.

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CESTAT allowed the appeal, finding the silver granules seizure ...

Silver Seizure Overturned: Insufficient Evidence and Procedural Flaws Invalidate Confiscation of Small Quantity Below Threshold

April 21, 2025

Case Laws Customs AT

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