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G & S International Vs Commissioner of Customs (Delhi High Court)
The case of G & S International vs. Commissioner of Customs, adjudicated by the Delhi High Court, revolves around the authority of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) to dismiss customs appeals for non-compliance with pre-deposit requirements under Section 129E of the Customs Act. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the judgment and its implications.
Detailed Analysis
The appellants, engaged in exports under various schemes, faced allegations of fraudulent export practices. Following investigations and Show Cause Notices, the Customs authorities issued orders demanding the repayment of erroneously sanctioned duty drawback amounts and penalties. Upon appeal to the CESTAT, the appellants were directed to make pre-deposit payments pending the appeal’s adjudication.
Despite dismissal of their application for waiver of pre-deposit and subsequent rejection of their writ petitions by the High Court, the appellants failed to comply with the pre-deposit orders. Consequently, the CESTAT dismissed their appeals. The central legal question addressed by the Delhi High Court was whether the CESTAT acted within its authority in dismissing the appeals for non-compliance with the deposit order.
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