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2016 (5) TMI 187 - AT - CustomsDenial of refund claim - Rent paid on behalf of the Revenue to CWC warehouse - Seizure of some indigenous goods - Appellant paid duty, redemption fine and penalties and sought release of the goods as per adjudication order but while releasing the goods, the appellant was asked to pay an amount on account of rent to Commissioner of Customs (Preventive), NCH, New Delhi which was paid by the appellant under protest. Held that:- in adjudication order, the appellant is asked to pay redemption fine, penalties and the duty applicable on the goods in question. The appellant has paid the same, therefore, the goods were required to be released to the appellant on payment of the amounts confirmed as per adjudication order. The adjudicating authority has not passed any order for payment of rent by the appellant for the period of seizure of goods. In these circumstances, the appellant is not liable to pay rent. As the appellant has paid an amount on account of rent in favour of Commissioner of Customs (Preventive), NCH, New Delhi under protest, the said amount is refundable to the appellant as the appellant has no liability to pay rent. Therefore, the impugned order is not sustainable in the eyes of law and accordingly set aside. - Decided in favour of appellant with consequential relief
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