DRI must Employ New-Age Technology to Fight Smuggling Networks: Anurag Thakur
Shri Anurag Thakur, Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs, said that sharing information, using data analytics and usage of non-intrusive technologies should be harnessed to effectively battle the modus operandi of new-age smuggling
Show-Cause Notice for Demand issued by DRI is Void Ab Initio: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai bench has held that the show cause notice issued by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) shall be void ab-initio. The appellants, M/s. Sree
‘Proper Officer’ assessed Bill of Entry has Jurisdiction to Issue Notice: CESTAT quashes SCN by DRI [Read Order]
The CESTAT, Allahabad bench, while quashing the customs proceedings, held that the “Proper Officer” who assessed the Bill of Entry has the jurisdiction to issue show cause notice under section 28 of the Customs Act,
DRI seizes 23.34 kg Smuggled Foreign Gold worth Rs. 14.43 Crore in Chennai
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), in two separate operations conducted this week, seized 23.34 kg smuggled foreign gold valued at Rs. 14.43 crore through Chennai International Airport and foiled an attempt to smuggle foreign
Penalty for Improper Export: CESTAT deletes Order since DRI was not ‘Proper Officer’ to initiate Proceedings during the Period of Dispute [Read Order]
The Bangalore bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) while deleting a penalty order issued under Section 114(i) of the Customs Act, 1962 for the abetment of falsely signed the invoices
DRI Cracks Down on Smuggled Gold Operation in Mumbai, Seizes 2.1 Kg Gold, $100,000, and Rs. 2.32 Crores Cash
Acting on highly specific intelligence, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted covert operations aimed at uncovering the clandestine activities related to melting and trading of smuggled gold. Their extensive efforts led to the discovery
DRI seizes 4 Leopard (Panthera Pardus) skins in Srinagar with a Detailed Plan arresting 8 Individuals including serving Police Constable involved in Illegal Wildlife Trade
In Srinagar, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has confiscated the skins of 4 leopards (Panthera Pardus) under the provision of section 50(1)(c) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 as amended. It was prompted by the
Customs Official arrested in Kerala for aiding Gold-Smuggling
According to Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) sources, a customs official has been arrested at the Cochin international airport on Friday for allegedly aiding smuggling of gold worth over Rs. one crore. Reportedly, Sunil Francis, with the
DRI celebrates Diamond Jubilee on its 60th Foundation Day in Delhi
The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley exhorted the officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), the premier anti-smuggling intelligence and investigation agency of the country, to keep pace with technology
DRI and India Coast Guard Seizes over 32 kg gold worth Rs 20.21 crore in two cases in Tamil Nadu
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Indian Coast Guards, in a joint operation, have seized over 32-kilogram gold worth Rs. 20.21 crores in two cases in the state of Tamil Nadu. With the help
Penalty can’t be levied since SCN issued by DRI is invalid: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai Bench held that the penalty cannot be levied since Show Cause Notice (SCN) issued by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) is invalid. Ms. A. Aruna,
Officer of DRI not Proper Officer to issue SCN for Recovery of Customs Duty: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi Bench ruled that the Officer of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) is not the proper officer to issue Show Cause Notice for recovery of Customs
Punjab and Haryana High Court quashes Entire Proceedings as Joint Director, DRI not ‘Proper Officer’ to issue SCN [Read Order]
The Punjab and Haryana High Court quashed the entire proceedings as Joint Director, DRI is not ‘the proper officer’ to issue show-cause notice. The petitioner, M/s Steelman Industries has stated in the application that the
Additional Director General, DRI not a Proper Officer to send Notice for Payment of Customs Duty or Interest: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Chandigarh bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that the Additional Director General, DRI is not a “proper officer” for sending show cause notice for the payment of
Massive Gold Haul: DRI Nabs 25 Kg of Smuggled Gold Valued at Rs. 15 Crores in Chennai and Trichy Operations
In a series of meticulously executed operations spanning across Chennai and Trichy over the course of this week, the dedicated team of officers from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) successfully intercepted and confiscated a