LAHORE: The Customs Appellate Tribunal has upheld an impugned order and dismissed an appeal filed by Deputy Collector, Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation-FBR Faisalabad, against one Abdul Rehman, a resident of Lucky Marwat, and Additional Collector Customs (Adjudication), Customs House Faisalabad.
Muhammad Shabbir Gujjar, Member Judicial, heard the case in details and decided with remarks that, after a complete hearing, tribunal feels that there is no need to interfere in the findings of the adjudication authority therefore Order-in-Original is upheld so the same case is dismissed with no order.
In the pursuance of information, Superintendent of Intelligence and Investigation-FBR Khushab Intercepted a Mazda truck on Khushab-Mianwali Road. On demand, driver, introducing himself as Abdul Rehman, failed to produce documents regarding the lawful import of vehicle. Therefore truck was taken into possession under Section 17 of the Customs Act-1969. After further investigation, vehicle was found non-duty-paid and the same was impounded under Section 168 (1) of Customs Act-1969.
After a show cause notice, adjudication proceeding was culminated and Order-in-Original was passed with remarks that, after a complete investigation and hearings, the vehicle is released to the lawful owner unconditionally.
Being aggrieved from the order, ONO was challenged in the Customs Appellate Tribunal on the grounds that the learned adjudicating officer has ignored the crucial forensic evidences of laboratory report so the Order-in-Original is liable to be set aside. On the other side, the counsel for respondent produced legal documents and denied all the allegations.
After hearing the arguments, Customs Appellate Tribunal has decided the case with remarks that there is no need to interfere in the appeal. The impugned order is upheld and appeal is dismissed.
