Import of goods based on fraudulently obtained IEC are liable for confiscation

Achiever International Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Delhi) CESTAT Delhi held that goods imported by fictious firms using fraudulently obtained IEC are liable for confiscation even if the said goods are not prohibited or restricted as per foreign trade policy. Accordingly, appeal of the assessee dismissed. Facts- Shri Vineet Gupta is a partner of M/s. Achiever International who imported goods i.e., DVDRs in the name of M/s. Achiever International and also in the names of the other IEC holders like M/s. Neeru Trading Co., Nihal Trading Co. and M/s. Ashoka Enterprises which were created and...