FPA-FE-1295/DLI/2004 of Shri Ajay Chopra v/s The Joint Director Directorate of Enforcement, Delhi
Case brief
What is this about?
The Appellate Tribunal dismissed the appeal on the grounds that it did not have jurisdiction over appeals from orders passed by the Deputy Director, holding that such appeals lie exclusively with the Special Director (Appeals) under Section 17 of FEMA, relying on a Bombay High Court ruling.
What did the court decide?
Appeal dismissed for want of jurisdiction; appellant granted liberty to approach the Competent Authority.