Exotic Live Species stock duly declared as per advisory, summon illegal

Sukanta Mallick Vs Union of India (Calcutta High Court) Stock of Exotic Live Spices was declared as per Voluntary Disclosure Scheme titled as ‘Advisory for Dealing with Import of Exotic Live Species in India and declaration of stock’ accordingly held that summon issued to the appellant by the respondent no. 3 is bad in law and illegal. Facts- The appellant has filed a writ petition for quashing in connection with the Seizure Case No. 39/IMP/CL/Macaw/CUS/BCD/DPU/2021-2022 dt. 21.12.2021 wherein the Superintendent of Customs, Barasat Customs Division (DPU) had seized one number of Li...