CESTAT Kolkata Upholds Revocation of Customs Broker Licence Over Login Credential Misuse

GMC & Co. Vs Commissioner of Customs (Airport & Administration) (CESTAT Kolkata)

Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Kolkata, has upheld the revocation of the Customs Broker Licence belonging to GMC & Co., alongside the forfeiture of its security deposit. The decision, pronounced on July 16, 2025, stems from alleged irregularities committed by Shri Nitesh Patel, a G-card Holder engaged by GMC & Co., who was found to have provided access to the firm’s system, leading to misdeclaration and undervaluation of imported goods.

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