Custom Broker Licence cannot be refused merely for penalization U/s. 114 of Customs Act, 1962

M/s Global Marine Agencies Vs CC (Prev.) (CESTAT Delhi) The Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2013 (CBLR, 2013)  is a self contained code regulating the issue of Customs Broker Licence. The procedure for issue of such licence as well as the obligations of Customs Broker are outlined therein. CBLR also specifies the action which may be taken against such customs brokers and prescribes the procedure for such action. In the above background, when we read Regulation 9(2) which refers to the “absence of instances of any complaints of misconduct”, it is to be taken as referring to miscondu...