In absence of ‘intent to conceal’ cannot be construed as smuggled: CESTAT

Ahamed Gani Natchiar Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Chennai) Appearances For Appellant: Ms. Shabnam Banu-  Appearances For Respondent: Department Representative- Joint Commissioner CESTAT directs Customs Authorities to return confiscated gold to Foreign National- lack of evidence and flimsy investigation by the authorities. Held that in the absence of ‘intent to conceal’ cannot be construed as smuggled. This appeal arose before The Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) challenging on the absolute confiscation of 626 grams of gold jewellery that belonge...