2012 (6) TMI 832 - HC - Customs

Summary

Issues involved: Suspension of petitioner u/s Regulations 13(e) and 13(f) of the Customs House Agent Licensing Regulations, 2004.

The High Court of Calcutta, in the case at hand, addressed the issue of the suspension of the petitioner under Regulations 13(e) and 13(f) of the Customs House Agent Licensing Regulations, 2004. The court allowed the petitioners to file a statutory appeal against the suspension order, keeping all questions open for further discussion in the appeal process. The petitioner was alleged to have violated Regulations 13(e) and 13(f) which pertain to exercising due diligence in providing accurate information to clients and not withholding relevant information related to cargo or baggage clearance. However, the court found that the allegations did not establish any contravention of these regulations by the petitioner. As a result, the court ordered a stay on the operation of the suspension order for a period of 3 weeks. The petitioners were also granted the opportunity to seek a renewal of their prayer for stay before the Appellant Authority. Additionally, the court directed the urgent issuance of a certified copy of the order to the parties upon application, subject to necessary formalities.