Kochi: Ace comedian Kalabhavan Mani, who created a fuss at the customs counter in the airport here last week when officials pointed out he was carrying more than permissible quantity of gold, was Monday fined Rs.7,000, officials said.
The incident occurred last week when Mani arrived from Kuwait. Customs officials spotted a heavy gold bangle on his hand and told him that he was carrying more than the quantity of gold that an incoming passenger can bring.
As per law, only 20 grams of gold ornaments can be brought in by an international passenger and according to customs officials, the bangle weighed 181 grams.
Mani, known to throw tantrums, lost his cool and threw away the bangle as he walked away.
As the incident became news, Mani claimed that the bangle was only gold-plated and expressed his displeasure against the media for playing it up.
09/12/13 Business Standard
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The incident occurred last week when Mani arrived from Kuwait. Customs officials spotted a heavy gold bangle on his hand and told him that he was carrying more than the quantity of gold that an incoming passenger can bring.
As per law, only 20 grams of gold ornaments can be brought in by an international passenger and according to customs officials, the bangle weighed 181 grams.
Mani, known to throw tantrums, lost his cool and threw away the bangle as he walked away.
As the incident became news, Mani claimed that the bangle was only gold-plated and expressed his displeasure against the media for playing it up.
09/12/13 Business Standard
