Amnesty scheme on the anvil to ease Customs cases backlog

Jalan said many disputes arise from genuine errors, such as classification issues, where importers have already corrected HSN codes and duty rates after receiving show cause notices or orders, but continue to contest past periods due to the heavy burden of interest and penalties, pleading a “genuine error”.

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Abhishek Jain, partner and national head of indirect tax at KPMG, said a well-designed amnesty scheme for pending customs litigation could significantly “reduce burden on courts and tribunals, unlock blocked revenue and provide certainty to busin