Case Law Details
Jineshwar Enterprise Vs Commissioner of Customs (Madras High Court)
Jineshwar Enterprise has filed a Writ Petition in the Madras High Court, seeking a Writ of Mandamus to direct Customs authorities to consider its representation dated 08.09.2023. The petitioner imported goods from China, and the authorities seized the consignment on 30.06.2023. Despite the petitioner’s request for release, the representation remains unaddressed, leading to the filing of the Writ Petition.
Detailed Analysis: The petitioner imported goods from China, and the Customs authorities seized the consignment on 30.06.2023. Subsequently, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 08.09.2023, seeking the release of the seized goods. The delay in addressing the representation prompted Jineshwar Enterprise to file a Writ Petition.
In response to the Writ Petition, the learned standing counsel representing the Customs authorities suggested that the petitioner should appear before the concerned authorities, providing all necessary documents to substantiate their case and address queries raised by the department.
The petitioner’s counsel argued that the petitioner had already appeared before the authorities and furnished all relevant details. Acknowledging this submission, the respondents also confirmed that an ongoing investigation is in progress.
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