Lack of Corroborative Evidence – CESTAT Quashes Customs Act Section 112A Penalty for Import Undervaluation

N.S. Mahesh Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Bangalore)

Introduction: The Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) in Bangalore recently ruled in the case of N.S. Mahesh vs. Commissioner of Customs, quashing the penalty imposed under Section 112A of the Customs Act 1962. The penalty was related to the alleged undervaluation of imports of artificial flowers, photo frames, and fancy mirrors. This article provides a detailed analysis of the case, including the background, legal arguments,

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