2019 (6) TMI 1708 - AT - Customs

Maintainability of appeal - monetary amounts involved in the appeal - HELD THAT - As the redemption fine in the present appeal is to the tune of around Rs.11 lakhs and the penalty around Rs.3.5 lakhs and also Rs.25, 000/-. The said appeal of the revenue is covered by the litigation policy floated by Government of India. Accordingly the appeal is not maintainable and the same is dismissed under litigation policy.

Summary

The Appellate Tribunal CESTAT ALLAHABAD dismissed the appeal due to redemption fine of around Rs.11 lakhs, penalty of Rs.3.5 lakhs, and Rs.25,000, as it was covered under the litigation policy of the Government of India. The Respondent was absent during the hearing.