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Date: 08.10.2025
CESTAT Mumbai Overturns Customs Broker License Revocation Due to Procedural Delays
This Article has been written by Shri Ravi Shekhar Jha, Advocate based in New Delhi. The views expressed are based on his interpretation of the law. He can be reached at his email id intelconsul@gmail.com or on his Mobile +91-9999005379.
In a significant decision, the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai, has set aside the revocation of the customs broker license of M/s M D Ruparel & Sons. The case highlights the importance of adhering to procedural timelines under the Customs Broker Licensing Regulations, 2018 (CBLR, 2018) and underscores the balance between regulatory compliance and fairness in administrative proceedings. โ
Background of the Case
M/s M D Ruparel & Sons, a licensed customs broker, faced allegations of misconduct under Regulation 10 of CBLR, 2018. โ The charges stemmed from their alleged involvement in forging “factory stuffing permissions” to facilitate ineligible drawback claims amounting to โน49.56 crore. โ The Principal Commissioner of Customs (General), Mumbai, revoked their license, forfeited their security deposit, and imposed a penalty of โน50,000. โ However, the customs broker appealed the decision, citing procedural lapses and delays in the inquiry process.
Source: CESTAT Mumbai
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