Levy of penalty on Custodian - providing Inland transportation ...

Custodian Penalized u/s 45 for Pilferage and Tampering of Container Seals Before Clearance of Imported Goods.

October 18, 2023

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Levy of penalty on Custodian - providing Inland transportation of containers - CONCOR - As per section 45, the custodian is burdened with the responsibility of safe custody of imported goods unless and until those goods cleared either for home consumption or for being warehoused. Admittedly, the goods got pilfered and container seal found tempered when the goods were not still cleared - there are no reason to absolve the appellant from the responsibility fastened upon him and violation confirmed. - No relief - AT

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Levy of penalty on Custodian - providing Inland transportation ...

Custodian Penalized u/s 45 for Pilferage and Tampering of Container Seals Before Clearance of Imported Goods.

October 18, 2023

Case Laws Customs AT

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