Levy of penalty u/s 112(a) and u/s 114AA of the Customs Act, ...

Customs Act Penalties Invalidated: Lack of Witness Cross-Examination Breaches Natural Justice, Violating Section 138B(1) Conditions.

August 4, 2022

Case Laws Customs AT

Levy of penalty u/s 112(a) and u/s 114AA of the Customs Act, 1962 - alleged involvement in forged /fake VKGUY /DEPPB license and imports there under - cross-examination of witnesses not allowed - The impugned order-in-original does not record a finding that, any of the conditions specified under Sections 138B(1) of the Act of 1962 stands satisfied thereby such statements without cross-examination of such witness became absolutely irrelevant. In such circumstances, the adjudication proceedings conducted by the adjudicating authority and resultant the impugned order-in-original stands vitiated by breach of principles of natural justice. - AT

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Levy of penalty u/s 112(a) and u/s 114AA of the Customs Act, ...

Customs Act Penalties Invalidated: Lack of Witness Cross-Examination Breaches Natural Justice, Violating Section 138B(1) Conditions.

August 4, 2022

Case Laws Customs AT

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