Shipping Bills Forgery: Informant Cannot Appeal Without Direct Aggrievement

T.A.M.Athavan Vs Commissioner of Customs (Madras High Court) The Madras High Court has dismissed a writ petition filed by T.A.M. Athavan against the Commissioner of Customs, affirming an earlier decision by the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) which held that the petitioner lacked the necessary standing to file an appeal. The court’s judgment reinforces the principle that only parties directly aggrieved by an order can challenge it before an appellate authority. The case originated from a complaint lodged by Mr. Athavan against a Customs House Agent (second res...