Customs Act, 1962 › Chapter XIVA — Settlement of Cases
Section 127L. Bar on subsequent application for settlement in certain cases
Customs Act, 1962
Bare Act
Bar on subsequent application for settlement in certain cases. —
(1) Where, [Omitted] -
(i) an order of settlement [Omitted] provides for the imposition of a penalty on the applicant under section 127B for settlement, on the ground of concealment of particulars of his duty liability; or 5 Explanation. — In this clause, the concealment of particulars of duty liability relates to any such concealment made from the officer of customs.
(ii) after the passing of an order of settlement [Omitted] in relation to a case, such person is convicted of any offence under this Act in relation to that case; or
(iii) the case of such person is sent back to the proper officer by the Settlement Commission under section 127-I, then such person shall not be entitled to apply for settlement under section 127B in relation to any other matter.
(2)[Omitted]
Judgments on Section 127L
- M/S.Alba Industries Ltd vs The Commissioner Of Customs… — Madras High Court, 31 Jul 2024. Since the bar on successive settlement applications under Section 127L(2) was deleted by the Finance Act, 2010, an adjudication order passed without a noticee's participation while settlement under Chapter XIV-A is…
- Kundan Care Products Ltd vs Commissioner Of Customs-New Delhi Acc… — CESTAT, 31 Jul 2024. A penalty imposed under section 112 of the Customs Act for 'contravention' of statutory provisions is not a penalization for an 'offence', since offences and penalties are distinct categories; therefore, a licensee who…