LAHORE: Customs Appellate Tribunal has rejected the appeal filed by the M/s Faheem Traders against the Collector of Customs (Appeals) and Deputy Collector of Customs Lahore.
Imran Tariq, Member Technical bench-II heard the arguments from complainant and respondent in details and decided the case with remarks that tribunal is agreed with the written comments filed by the deputy collector IV on behalf of respondent. After the consideration of all record we find that there is no merit in appeal therefore not accepted.
As per brief history of case, M/s Faheem Traders was imported a consignment of plastic tooth brushes with caps from China and sought clearance with vide GD No HC-425 through Customs Clearance Agent M/s Ifran & Sons.
During the course of audit, department found some discrepancies in the duties and taxes and charged Rs8,58,943 on the importer who aggrieved from the order and challenge the department ruling before the learned collector of customs appeals who upheld the assessment order and dismissed the appeal.
The appellant challenged the order and filed the case before the Customs Appellate Tribunal with the allegations that the final assessment order was not delivered to the appellant so that he was absolutely unaware on this behalf.
The order passed in mechanical fashion without applying judicious mind so the order is liable to set aside.
On the other side Nasir Iqbal Appraiser appeared on behalf of respondent and defended Order-in-Appeal also submitted Para wise comments on the allegation by the complainant.
After hearing the arguments from both sides, Customs Appellate Tribunal has dismissed the appeal.
