Mumbai airport's Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) surely believes in learning from its mistakes.
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Past mistake
In April 2007, Amitabh and son Abhishek too had claimed VAT refund at Heathrow. Since they were not stopped by the AIU unit, the DRI booked them for allegedly smuggling in dutiable goods. The DRI case was based on strong evidence that the Bachchans had filled a declaration-cum-VAT refund on expensive goods purchased in London.
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While the Bachchans were not arrested, the DRI said they had not declared their goods, as they considered their value to be within their free allowance of Rs 25,000. Therefore, they "innocently" walked through the Green channel. But they were later asked to pay Rs 36 lakh (plus 13 per cent interest) after the DRI saw their VAT refund.
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"Sheetal too would have been served a notice to pay duty had she not been intercepted," an official said.
Past mistake
In April 2007, Amitabh and son Abhishek too had claimed VAT refund at Heathrow. Since they were not stopped by the AIU unit, the DRI booked them for allegedly smuggling in dutiable goods. The DRI case was based on strong evidence that the Bachchans had filled a declaration-cum-VAT refund on expensive goods purchased in London.
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While the Bachchans were not arrested, the DRI said they had not declared their goods, as they considered their value to be within their free allowance of Rs 25,000. Therefore, they "innocently" walked through the Green channel. But they were later asked to pay Rs 36 lakh (plus 13 per cent interest) after the DRI saw their VAT refund.
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"Sheetal too would have been served a notice to pay duty had she not been intercepted," an official said.
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