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2.3. A show cause notices were issued to the first respondent and many other persons alleged to be involved. The first respondent submitted his explanation and an opportunity of personal hearing was also afforded. Thereafter, the matter was taken up for adjudication. The Original Authority held that two persons, namely J.Thomas and S.Sivakumar, are directly involved in the smuggling and they masterminded and devised ways and means for the attempted illegal export, which was thwarted by the Docks Intelligence Unit. The Original Authority directed confiscation of the Red Sander Wooden Logs and imposed a penalty of Rs.50,000/- on the first respondent under Section 114(i) of the Customs Act.