‘Releasing prohibited goods without fine is not a valid option’; CESTAT upholds order directing to pay redemption fine and penalty on re-export of prohibited goods
The Tribunal stated that no court has held that prohibited goods were to be released for re-export without payment of redemption fine. Such a stance would encourage importers smuggling/making improper import of goods, to take a chance with the law and if caught, request for re-export without a fine.
