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Court Rules in Favor of Revenue: Customs Broker Violated Rules by Concealing Importers' Identities, Facilitating Duty Evasion.

July 28, 2022

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Liability of a Customs Broker - the licensing authority concluded that the said importers are paper firms and the respondent has kept the department in the dark about the identity of his client and thus allowing them to evade customs duties. Furthermore, the respondent company had deposited a sum of Rs. 65.40 lakhs by 26 demand drafts stated to be on behalf of the importers - the tribunal has picked holes in the evidence brought on record by the licensing authority which not only probabilises but also establishes the violation committed by the respondent thereby giving no room for interference. - It is pointed out that licence granted to the respondent is to expire on 22.07.2022 and in the event this Court does not agree with his submissions, the relief as granted by the Hon’ble Supreme Court can be considered in the case of the respondent. - the appeal filed by the revenue is allowed and the substantial questions of law are answered in favour of the revenue. - HC

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