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Indirect Taxes
Importer Can’t Be Penalised When Exporter’s DFIA Licence Remained Valid, Fraud Allegations Failed: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has set aside a customs duty demand of ₹6.04 lakh raised against importer, holding that a bona fide importer who purchased transferable Duty Free Import Authorisation (DFIA) licences cannot be saddled...
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