2012 (3) TMI 162 - HC - Customs

Re-import of goods being returned by foreign purchaser as find not suitable for consumption - Port Health Officer conform not upto the standards prescribed by the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act - Petitioner filed writ petition to allow release of goods under Bill of Entry No.4605474 dated 12.9.2011 and to reexamine the goods- Held that - food item not find suitable by foreign buyers and same confirmed by Port Health Officer - dump the same on unsuspecting public in India cannot be permitted - writ petition is dismissed.

Summary

The petitioner exported goods returned by foreign buyer as unsuitable for consumption. Goods found to not meet food standards upon re-import. Petitioner seeks release of goods for entry and re-examination. Court dismisses petition, preventing dumping of unsuitable goods on Indian public.