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No allegation of Undue financial benefit from Importer: CESTAT deletes Penalty under Regulation 22 of CBLR
Corporate ComplianceExcise, VAT & Custom
In a ruling that addressed penalty provisions under Regulation 22 of the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations (CBLR), CESTAT deleted a penalty imposed on a customs broker. The tribunal found that there was no proof or allegation of undue financial benefits accrued to the broker from the importer. The case emphasizes the importance of concrete evidence when invoking penalties under customs law, offering relief to brokers who act in good faith.
