Customs Broker Accountable for Employee’s Misrepresentation: CESTAT

Shakelly Venkat Chand Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Hyderabad) In the case of Shakelly Venkat Chand Vs Commissioner of Customs, CESTAT Hyderabad deliberated on the responsibility of a Customs Broker for the actions of an employee who misrepresented the broker before Customs Authorities. The court was confronted with an import scenario involving the use of false and incorrect materials, leading to discrepancies and allegations of malafide intent. Analysis: Upon hearing the arguments from both sides and reviewing the case records, the court determined that the Customs Broker and its employe...