1999 (1) TMI 173 - AT - Customs

Summary

The Appellate Tribunal CEGAT, New Delhi ruled in favor of the appellant, waiving the penalty of Rs. 5 lakhs imposed for illegal importation of dry ginger alleged to be of Chinese origin. The certificate of origin indicated the goods were of Nepalese origin, not Chinese. The adjudicating authority did not rebut the certificate of origin, and the tribunal found the appellant had a strong case, granting an unconditional stay of recovery. The next hearing is scheduled for 16-3-1999.