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2. There is no representation for the respondent despite notice, nor any request of theirs for adjournment. I have examined the records and heard the JDR, who submits that firstly the respondent (courier) did not properly advise their client (consignee/importer) as required under Regulation 13 of the Courier Imports and Exports (Clearance) Regulations, 1998 and, secondly, the relevant Bill of Entry was filed without Import Export Code (IEC).

3. On a perusal of the records, I note that the Bill of Entry was filed by the importer's CHA and not by the courier. Apparently, this Bill of Entry was filed in terms of the first proviso to sub-regulation (3) of Regulation 5 of the aforesaid Regulations. This proviso reads thus: