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CUSTOMS ACT, 1962

Section 129B

As per Commr. decision it was categorically decided that assessee was not entitled to clear import goods against the DFIA Licences and also directed to pay applicable customs duty and in this undisputed position, only remedy left with assessee was to file appeal before this Tribunal. Appeal was maintainable in terms of section 129 (1).

Order of Appellate Tribunal - Maintainability of appeal before Tribunal - Entitlement to DFIA benefit -

The issue involved in appeal was as to whether assessee was entitled to claim DFIA benefit under Transferable DFIA No. 0310863589, dated 9-6-2020 and 0310833517, dated 19-3-2020, both issued in terms of Customs Notification No. 19/2015-Cus., dated 1-4-2015 for the import of Inshell Walnut covered under the description of Fruit/Food Flavour/Dietary Fibre against Export of Biscuits as per SION E-5. Held: Decision against which this appeal was filed, was admittedly taken by Principal Commissioner of Customs which was merely communicated by the lower officer. As per Commissioner's decision, it was categorically decided that assessee was not entitled to clear import goods against the DFIA Licences and also directed to pay applicable customs duty. In this undisputed position, only remedy left with assessee was to file appeal before this Tribunal. Appeal was maintainable in terms of section 129 (1).

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FAVOUR : In assessee's favour.

A.Y. :



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