WP (C) 7276/2011

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

DECIDED ON: 06.8.2012

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WP (C) 7276/2011

CM APPL.16512/2011

FEDERATION OF INDIAN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

AND INDUSTRY

..... Appellant

Through: Mr. Sushil Kr. Sharma,

Advocate.

versus

UOI AND ORS.

..... Respondent

Through: Mr. Satish Kumar, Sr. Standing

Counsel for CIT.

CORAM:

MR. JUSTICE S. RAVINDRA BHAT

MR. JUSTICE R.V. EASWAR

MR. JUSTICE S.RAVINDRA BHAT (OPEN COURT)

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This writ petition challenges an order dated 15.2.2011 by

the Department of Revenue (the first respondent), the appellate

order dated 21.8.2009 by Commissioner of Customs (Appeals) (the

second respondent), and the order-in-original dated 29.4.2009 by

Deputy Commissioner of Customs (the third respondent). All three

authorities held that the petitioner (“FICCI”) is liable for payment

of Rs. 4,85,735/- as Customs Duty and Rs. 9,714/- as Education

Cess, and interest thereon as applicable under section 28AB of the

Customs Act, 1962 (the Act).

2. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 25(1) of the

Customs Act, the Central government by Notification No. 157/90-

2012:DHC:4824-D