CESTAT Chennai Reduces Penalty for Attempted Export of Red Sander Wood

Artisan’s Welfare Society Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Chennai)

The Artisan’s Welfare Society filed an appeal before CESTAT Chennai against the penalties imposed for attempting to export red sander wood in the form of pillar tops, in violation of the Customs Act and the Foreign Trade Act. The society contended that they were unaware of the nature of the wood used in the products and that the penalties were excessive.

Customs officials intercepted the goods during examination, sus

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