Absolute confiscation - even if the goods in question are ...

Customs Authority Can Impose Fines Instead of Confiscating Prohibited Goods, Offering Flexible Penalty Options Under Customs Act.

September 27, 2017

Case Laws Customs AT

Absolute confiscation - even if the goods in question are considered as prohibited goods as defined under the Customs Act, the adjudicating authority may consider imposition of fine and need not invariably direct absolute confiscation of the goods.

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Absolute confiscation - even if the goods in question are ...

Customs Authority Can Impose Fines Instead of Confiscating Prohibited Goods, Offering Flexible Penalty Options Under Customs Act.

September 27, 2017

Case Laws Customs AT

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