Revocation of Suspension of Customs Broker Licence Does Not Halt Penalty Inquiry

Vijendra Singh Vs Commisioner of Customs (Delhi High Court) In the case of Vijendra Singh Vs Commissioner of Customs, the Delhi High Court reviewed an appeal challenging the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) decision from January 10, 2024. The appellant’s Customs Broker license was initially suspended but later revoked on March 9, 2017. The appellant argued that, with no new evidence since the revocation, the penalty of INR 50,000 imposed was unjustified. However, the Court upheld the CESTAT’s decision, noting that the revocation of the license did not p...