ALO Law Office- IDT Tax I Arbitration I Litigation
Date: 06.05.2025
CESTAT Allahabad set aside the confiscation of gold, silver, and cash
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Allahabad Bench has allowed appeals filed by Appellants, overturning the Order-in-Original dated April 11, 2022. The case revolved around the alleged smuggling of 3499.750 grams of gold, silver recovery, and Rs. 16.5 lakhs in cash, with charges leveled under multiple sections of the Customs Act, 1962, including Sections 111, 112, 121, and 123.
Case Background
- The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Lucknow Zonal Unit, seized the gold on February 13, 2021 based on intelligence inputs.
- Subsequent search of the Mitruka brothersβ premises led to seizure of 7770.410 gm of silver and Rs. 16.5 lakh in cash.
- Show Cause Notices were issued alleging a conspiracy to smuggle gold into India via Myanmar through Guwahati and Bihar.
This Article has been written by Shri Ravi Shekhar Jha, Advocate Delhi High Court based on his interpretation of the law. He can be reached at his email id intelconsul@gmail.com or on his Mobile +91-9999005379.
Source: CESTAT Allahabad
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