Release Seized Gold on Concessional Duty payment: CESTAT

Asalam Khan Vs Commissioner of Central Excise & Customs (CESTAT Delhi) Appellant had brought a small quantity of 233.00 gms. of gold in the shape of 20 disc (about 11.66 gm. per disc) for personal use. Further, I find that there is no commercial quantity either of gold or cigarettes. Further I find that the appellant is an eligible passenger, as defined in condition No. 35 of the Notification No. 12/2012-Cus and entitled to import gold up to one kilogram, on returning to India on payment of concessional duty. I further hold that the appellant is eligible to pay concessional duty as provide...