Levy of penalty and no revocation of customs broker license justified for use of license by unauthorized person

Commissioner of Customs Vs Thirumala Logistics (CESTAT Chennai) CESTAT Chennai held that Adjudicating authority has taken lenient view by levying penalty on Customs Broker for allowing use of license to unauthorised person and not revoking Customs Broker License. Accordingly, order of adjudicating authority upheld. Facts- The Respondent was issued with a regular Licence at Chennai Customs Commissionerate under Regulation 7(1) of Customs Broker Licensing Regulations, 2013. Shri K. Murugan is the Proprietor and authorized signatory of the said Customs Broker. The Shipping Bill dated 28.07.2015 w...