SABRINA Cano, Superintendent of Central Excise working as Authorised Representative of the Department in CESTAT, Bangalore has bagged the Presidential award.
Sabrina is a very hard working, dedicated and knowledgeable AR in the CESTAT. It is a sheer pleasure to see her battling it out with indomitable lawyers and consultants from the other side, keenly attentive, never missing a point as she comes to court well prepared. She is better than many seasoned lawyers - precise and concise in her arguments and devastatingly effective when she has a strong point.
In a case dealing with interest on irregular credit taken but not utilised, where there was a Karnataka High Court judgement distinguishing the Ind Swift judgement of the Supreme Court, she successfully convinced the Bench that it was open to the Tribunal to consider the High Court decision per incuriam , for which she relied on a AP High Court judgement.The Bench found great force in her argument and did not follow the High Court judgement.
Sabrina is elated beyond words on getting the award and says it is a dream come true for her. She says that working in CESTAT was a great learning expedition. Appearing before great judges and against eminent lawyers in the company of senior officers of the Department was a very humbling and gratifying experience. Working in CESTAT was itself its reward . She is grateful to Commissioner Nagendra Kumar who identified her for the work in CESTAT and gave her an opportunity to prove her worth as a good AR and ultimately win the Presidential Award.
Hearty Congratulations Sabrina and wish you all the best
Sabrina is a very hard working, dedicated and knowledgeable AR in the CESTAT. It is a sheer pleasure to see her battling it out with indomitable lawyers and consultants from the other side, keenly attentive, never missing a point as she comes to court well prepared. She is better than many seasoned lawyers - precise and concise in her arguments and devastatingly effective when she has a strong point.
In a case dealing with interest on irregular credit taken but not utilised, where there was a Karnataka High Court judgement distinguishing the Ind Swift judgement of the Supreme Court, she successfully convinced the Bench that it was open to the Tribunal to consider the High Court decision per incuriam , for which she relied on a AP High Court judgement.The Bench found great force in her argument and did not follow the High Court judgement.
Sabrina is elated beyond words on getting the award and says it is a dream come true for her. She says that working in CESTAT was a great learning expedition. Appearing before great judges and against eminent lawyers in the company of senior officers of the Department was a very humbling and gratifying experience. Working in CESTAT was itself its reward . She is grateful to Commissioner Nagendra Kumar who identified her for the work in CESTAT and gave her an opportunity to prove her worth as a good AR and ultimately win the Presidential Award.
Hearty Congratulations Sabrina and wish you all the best
