CESTAT Sets Aside Customs Broker License Revocation for Procedural Delays

M Dharamdas & Co Vs Commissioner of Customs (General) (CESTAT Mumbai) Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) Mumbai has set aside the revocation of the customs broker license of M Dharamdas & Co and the forfeiture of its security deposit, citing procedural delays by customs authorities. The case involved allegations of misconduct in handling crane imports, leading to proceedings under Customs House Agents Licensing Regulations (CHALR), 2004. However, the final order was issued under the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations (CBLR), 2013, which replaced the earlie...