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2018 (3) TMI 125 - AT - CustomsRevocation of CHA License - forfeiture of security deposit - 200 cartons of foreign brand cigarettes were found concealed behind the declared goods - Held that: - DRI had intercepted the consignment covered under Bill of Lading dt. 29.09.2015 imported by M/s.Prince Traders even before filing of Bill of Entry. This aspect has been taken note of in the Inquiry Report dt. 08.04.2016 pursuant to proceedings under Regulation 20 of the CBLR, 2013 - the Inquiry Officer, appointed under CBLR 2013, has opined that there is no substantive case to level charges violation of Regulation 11(a), (b), (n), (e) & (k) of the CBLR, 2013. The Inquiry Officer has in fact clearly stated that he has not found anything substantial that can merit proposing revoking the license of the appellant or imposing the penalty. The Inquiry Officer has categorically reported that at the most, appellant may be given a strict warning. This Tribunal in the case of Parekh Cargo Logistics [2016 (11) TMI 339 - CESTAT MUMBAI] has held that it cannot be a ground for revocation of CHA broker license which results in denial of right to livelihood. But in the instant case, even such an infraction is not forthcoming. Revocation of License and forfeiture of deposit is not warranted - appeal allowed - decided in favor of appellant.
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