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Levy of Penalty - Perusal of Rule 26 makes it abundantly clear ...


Penalties u/r 26 Require Proof of Intent or Knowledge About Excisable Goods for Justification.

June 22, 2021

Case Laws     Central Excise     AT

Levy of Penalty - Perusal of Rule 26 makes it abundantly clear that unless and until there is sufficient evidence about the mens area/ intent on the part of the appellant which prove that he knew or had reason to believe that excisable goods with which he is involved, he is transporting, removing, depositing, keeping, concealing, selling or purchasing, or in any other manner dealing with such excisable goods, are liable for confiscation, he cannot be penalised under Rule 26. - AT

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