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Case ID e1163a5e-ce07-43fd-8438-67db462a4a70
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Case Number Spl. Cust. Ref. A368/2019
Decision Date Sep 19, 2023
Hearing Date Sep 19, 2023
Decision The case revolves around the interpretation and application of the Customs Act of 1969, specifically focusing on sections 4, 32, 80, and 192. The court examined the arguments presented by the Collector of Customs against M/s. Excel Health Care Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd. The decision emphasized the importance of compliance with customs regulations and the implications of non-compliance. The tribunal's ruling was delivered after careful consideration of the legal provisions and the evidence presented during the hearing. The outcome aims to reinforce the adherence to customs laws in the region, ensuring that entities respect the legal frameworks governing import and export activities.
Summary In the case of Spl. Cust. Ref. A368/2019, the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue in Lahore addressed significant issues under the Customs Act, 1969. The tribunal, presided over by Mr. Justice Muhammad Junaid Ghaffar and Justice Ms. Sana Akram Minhas, evaluated the legal arguments from both sides concerning customs regulations. The case highlights the necessity for businesses to comply with customs laws to avoid sanctions and penalties. The tribunal's decision serves as a crucial precedent for similar cases, emphasizing the role of customs authorities in regulating trade practices. This ruling is expected to influence future cases involving customs compliance and enforcement, making it a vital reference for legal practitioners and businesses alike. As the commerce landscape evolves, understanding customs law becomes increasingly important for companies engaging in international trade, and this case underscores that imperative.
Court Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue
Entities Involved Collector of Customs, M/s. Excel Health Care Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
Judges Mr. Justice Muhammad Junaid Ghaffar, Justice Ms. Sana Akram Minhas
Lawyers Mr. M. R. Sethi, Mr. Pervaiz Iqbal Kansi
Petitioners Collector of Customs
Respondents M/s. Excel Health Care Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
Citations 2023 SLD 6731
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Customs Act, 1969
Sections 4, 32, 80, 192