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2020 (7) TMI 532 - AT - Money LaunderingMoney Laundering - proceeds of crime - Liquidation/transfer of attached amount before expiry of appeal period - challenge on the ground that the transfer as contrary to the prayer made in the PAO and the consequent confirmation order passed by the Adjudicating Authority - section 26 (3) of the PMLA, 2002 - applicant came to know about it after resuming business - business was closed due to COVID-19 pandemic situation - violation of principles of natural justice. Whether the appellant has made out a prima facie case for grant of order of status quo ante? - HELD THAT:- Since the respondent has followed the procedure prescribed, there are no illegality found in getting the amount transferred in the account of ED. The appellant has offered Bank Guarantee for the retransfer of the aforesaid amount is not agreed by the respondent. During the course of hearing, the ld. senior counsel for the appellant submitted that the appellant is economically hard pressed and the aforesaid amount would be utilized by them for their real estate business. The appellant could not make out a prima facie case and there are no merit in the application, hence, the application seeking ad-interim order for reversal of the transfer of funds and restoration of status quo-ante is dismissed. The appeal is already listed on 11th September, 2020.
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