2012 (3) TMI 328 - HC - Customs

Writ petition- petitioner had submitted that the petitioner would deposit 25% of the total amount payable by the petitioner, as duty and penalty, as pre-deposit, for the hearing of the appeal, in Appeal No.49/2011, pending on the file of the second respondent - first respondent had no objection - the first respondent is directed to hear the appeal and pass appropriate orders thereon, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order - appeal will stand dismissed on the failure of the respondent to compny with the laid conditions as per the order of the second respondent.

Summary

The High Court of Madras directed the petitioner to deposit 25% of the total amount payable as duty and penalty for the appeal hearing within 15 days. Failure to comply would result in dismissal of the appeal. The first respondent was directed to hear the appeal and pass appropriate orders within three months.