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I have received a parcel from my friend i already asked him to not send it and it reached at Delhi and the customs asked me to pay if i reject that us there any issue arrive


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A shipper will have to get the goods shipped back to the supplier. Otherwise, all the goods will be destroyed by the customs officials. Or they may be auctioned by the customs official. There won't be any inconvenience caused to you

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I received call cum show cause notice.. from Mumbai customs.. for obscene item(this is what they call in notice) for the s*x toy which I ordered online of amount 3600.. Now they have given that.. in 1


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Respond to the notice: Prepare a written response to the show cause notice within the given timeframe. Clearly explain your side of the story, providing any necessary justifications or explanations for the item in question. Be respectful and honest in your response.

Avoid making payments without legal guidance: It is advisable to consult with your lawyer before making any payments or accepting offers to clear your name or file from the customs office. Paying an amount without prop ...ReadMore

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I have been served a show cause notice for the above title by the bangalre city customms and have been asked to appear at their office within 15 days of recieving the letter ohterwise matter will be d


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As per the information you have given it is advisable to reach out to the office within given time period otherwise the matter can be decided ex-parte , its their discretion then .

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One of my friend send me 25k $ n some gold jewellery in a parcel,the parcel reached in Delhi international airport,the airport authority demands me money for custom clearance n other procedures,I send


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Yes. If any excess duty is paid on export goods, an application for refund of such duty should be made before the expiry of six months from the date on which the proper officer makes an order for clearance of goods for export. (Section 26 of the Customs act 1962).
Also as per section 27 A of the Customs Act 1962 if the amount due is not refunded within three months from the date of receipt of the application by the department, interest is payable on such refund amount from the date of exp ...ReadMore

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Which tax regime is best for me. I'm government employee of 4600 grade pay.


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As a government employee, You have the option to go either for old tax regime or new tax regime.To decide which regime is best for you, you need to compare your tax liability under both regimes. You can use an online tax calculator to calculate your tax liability under both regimes based on your income and deductions. If you have a lot of tax deductions and exemptions that significantly reduce your tax liability, then the old tax regime may be more beneficial for you. On the other h ...ReadMore

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what are consequences of penalty levied by customs for exports under sections 125(1), 114(i), 114(iii), 114AA, on company and individual directors.


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125. Option to pay fine in lieu of confiscation.—
(1) Whenever confiscation of any goods is authorised by this Act, the officer adjudging it may, in the case of any goods, the importation or exportation whereof is prohibited under this Act or under any other law for the time being in force, and shall, in the case of any other goods, give to the owner of the goods 1[or, where such owner is not known, the person from whose possession or custody such goods have been seized,] an opti ...ReadMore

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icon Parcel from USA - CUSTOMS CLEARANCE 45000/-

a parcel came from USA, call from a lady came from Indira Gandhi International airport asking for customs clearance of 45000/-, is it normal


A. Dear Client,
It could be a potential fraud being carried out, if you are unaware of the parcel. Please beware and block the number.

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I were cought drinking and given notice where it's cpc 1973 41 1 A Under section 84 of Maharashtra liquor prohibition act of 1949 Then we went to court and paid fine of 3000 rupees I have cleared I


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Nowadays, many courts in India are trying to digitizing their records online hence it is very easy for the companies or employers to get the background check done.

Any criminal records where the judgement have been passed or under trial or in the investigation stage itself must have to be bring into the notice during police verification. As in your case, the court have given its judgement so you can mention this incident in the police verification with an assurance that such incid ...ReadMore

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Recently, I purchased a watch from Sweden and it was shipped to India. A few days later, I received a call from an unknown person claiming to be from the Customs Department, asking me to pay for the w


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Import / Export Restrictions / Prohibitions under Customs law
Under sub-section (d) of section 111 and sub-section (d) of Section 113, any goods which are imported or attempted to be imported and exported or attempted to be exported, contrary to any prohibition imposed by or under the Customs Act or any other law for the time being in force shall be liable to confiscation. Section 112 of the Customs Act provides for penalty for improper importation and Section 114 of the Customs Act pr ...ReadMore

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Hi I had ordered a sex toy in Jan 22 and it seems it was seized by customs in March 22. Now in Feb ‘23 I have received a show cause notice from customs for the same. I was unaware that buying such


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Import / Export Restrictions / Prohibitions under Customs law
Under sub-section (d) of section 111 and sub-section (d) of Section 113, any goods which are imported or attempted to be imported and exported or attempted to be exported, contrary to any prohibition imposed by or under the Customs Act or any other law for the time being in force shall be liable to confiscation. Section 112 of the Customs Act provides for penalty for improper importation and Section 114 of the Customs Act pr ...ReadMore

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