Provisional release granted due to inaction on part of Custom department

RKZB International Vs Union of India (Bombay High Court) Bombay High Court held that over a span of almost two years the department has failed to respond to the application of the petitioner for provisional release of the goods. Accordingly, provisional release of goods grant due to such inaction on the part department. Facts- On the basis of information, an enquiry/investigation was initiated by the Respondents in regard to the import of ball-bearing. Statements of certain persons were recorded and the goods in question were seized. On 22nd April 2022, a show cause notice was issued to the Pe...