Full Judgment
The following Explanation was also included in that Section, which reads- "For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared that no act or omission on the part of any person shall be punishable as an offence which would not have been so punishable if this section had not come into force".
This provision has come into force with effect from 12-5-2000. In view of this provision contained in the Finance Act, we do not find any justification for entertaining these appeals. These appeals are accordingly dismissed. But, we make it clear that in view of the Explanation, order imposing penalty is not sustainable. In other words, penalties imposed by the authorities in the impugned orders are found unsustainable.