Authority: Supreme Court of India, Civil Appellate Jurisdiction

Order Date: 17-09-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Commissioner of Customs (Port) Kolkata.
  • Respondent: M/s KEC International Limited.
  • The appeal arose from the impugned final judgment and order dated 20-01-2026 in CUSTA No. 75518/2023 issued by the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata.
  • The Court noted that an identical civil appeal (Civil Appeal Diary No. 32777 of 2025, Commissioner of Customs, Chennai II vs. Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd.) had been dismissed.

Observations & Directions

  • The Court condoned the delay in filing the appeal.
  • In line with the earlier dismissal, the present civil appeal is dismissed.
  • Any pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of.

Final Outcome

  • The appeal filed by the Commissioner of Customs (Port) Kolkata is dismissed; the delay is condoned; all pending applications are ordered to be disposed of.

Topics: Customs, Judicial Decision