2021 (5) TMI 1000 - HC - Customs

Waiver of demurrage and detention charges on the goods - one time relaxation as per Article 14 of the Plant Quarantine (Regulations of Import into India) Order 2003 - HELD THAT - Since the issue is pending with the first respondent on the entitlement of the petitioner for one time relaxation as per Article 14 of the Plant Quarantine (Regulations of Import into India) Order 2003 and the order passed by this Court in M/S. DIAMOND NUTS VERSUS THE PLANT PROTECTION OFFICER (E) DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (GROUP I) TUTICORIN CENTRAL WAREHOUSING CORPORATION 2021 (6) TMI 265 - MADRAS HIGH COURT directing to the first respondent to fumigate the goods through an accredited treatment provider by providing one time relaxation to the petitioner under Article 14 of the Plant Quarantine (Regulations of Import into India) Order 2003 this writ petition is closed at present with liberty to the petitioner to renew this application pursuant to the orders of the first respondent in M/S. DIAMOND NUTS. Petition closed.

Summary

The High Court of Madras ordered the closure of a writ petition seeking a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to grant waiver of demurrage and detention charges on goods covered by bill of entry No.7899664 dated 13.06.2020. The issue is pending with the first respondent regarding the petitioner's entitlement for one-time relaxation under Article 14 of the Plant Quarantine (Regulations of Import into India) Order, 2003. The writ petition is closed with liberty for the petitioner to renew the application based on the first respondent's orders in another case. No coercive steps are to be taken by the respondents on demurrage and detention charges until further orders.