| Case ID |
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| Body |
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| Case Number |
Customs Appeal No.K-1180 of 2011 |
| Decision Date |
May 14, 2012 |
| Hearing Date |
Feb 01, 2012 |
| Decision |
The Appellate Tribunal ruled that the penalty imposed on the importer for short payment of customs duty and taxes was justified due to mis-declaration of the vehicle’s customs value. The tribunal found that the assessing officer had sufficient grounds to conclude that the importer had suppressed the actual value of the vehicle to evade duties. The order of the Collector of Customs (Appeals) was upheld, as the tribunal found no reason to interfere with the findings regarding the evasion of duties and taxes, which were clearly established during the post-clearance audit. |
| Summary |
In the case of Customs Appeal No.K-1180 of 2011, the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue addressed significant issues regarding the Customs Act of 1969, focusing on sections related to the short payment of duties and taxes. The case arose from the importation of an old Cadillac Escalade Double Cabin Pickup by the respondent, which was found to have been declared at a significantly lower value than its MSRP, leading to a substantial shortfall in duties owed. The tribunal underscored the importance of accurate declarations in customs processes and the legal obligations of importers and clearing agents. The decision emphasized that any mis-declaration or suppression of facts can result in severe penalties and the recovery of evaded duties, reinforcing the legal framework governing customs regulations. This ruling serves as a critical reminder to stakeholders in the import-export industry about compliance with customs laws and the repercussions of fraudulent activities. Keywords such as 'customs fraud', 'duty evasion', 'Customs Act', and 'import compliance' are pivotal in understanding the legal landscape surrounding this case. |
| Court |
Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue
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| Entities Involved |
Al-Fajer Associates,
Collectorate of Customs
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| Judges |
MS. KAUSAR SULTANA HUSSAIN
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| Lawyers |
Hafiz Muhammad Jokhio,
Nadeem Mirza
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| Petitioners |
COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS, KARACHI
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| Respondents |
MESSRS ALFAJER ASSOCIATES, KARACHI
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| Citations |
2012 SLD 731,
2012 PTD 1491
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| Other Citations |
2005 PTD 23,
PLD 1975 SC 331,
2004 PTD 624,
2004 PTD 3020,
2005 PTD (Trib.) 135,
2010 PTD (Trib.) 759,
2010 PTD (Trib.) 1283,
2010 PTD (Trib.) 1759,
PLD 1971 SC 184,
2006 PTD 2237,
PLD 1963 SC 663,
1987 SCMR 1840,
PLD 2001 SC 514,
2007 PTD 117,
2008 PTD 60,
1998 MLD 650,
2004 PTD 369,
2007 PTD 2092,
2008 PTD 578,
2009 PTD 762,
2010 PTD (Trib.) 1631,
2010 PTD (Trib.) 2117,
1993 SCMR 1232,
PLD 1996 Kar. 68,
1992 ALD 449(1),
PLD 1976,
2009 PTD (Trib.) 1996,
2010 PTD (Trib.) 823,
2001 SCMR 103,
1984 CLC 1517,
PLD 1992 SC 485,
S.T. Appeal 72/04,
S.T. Appeal 54/09,
S.T. Appeal No.2352/99,
S.T. Appeal No.106/03,
2002 CLD 705,
2009 PTD (Trib.) 1925,
2004 PTD 1449,
PLD 1976 Kar. 1154,
2002 MLD 1980,
2002 MLD 180,
2011 PTD 2220,
S.T. 255/01,
PTCL 2005 CL 481,
2005 PTD 340
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| Laws Involved |
Customs Act, 1969
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| Sections |
32,
32-A,
80,
81,
83,
194-A
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