Alternative Remedy is a Bar to invoke extraordinary powers under Article 226

 Brief of the Case In the case of  M/s. Nepa Agency Co. Pvt. Ltd & Anr v Union of India, Hon’ble Calcutta High Court held that whenever in a statute a remedy is provided or an alternative remedy is there, then there is no need to entertain the Writ Petitions.  Facts of the Case The petitioner is a Customs House Agent carrying on business as clearing and forwarding agent. There was a seizure of a case of cigarettes which was being attempted to be smuggled into India by way of concealment inside a container declared to be containing dining sets through the Calcutta Port. The estimated v...