2019 (1) TMI 2011 - HC - Customs

Recovery of demand by Customs Authorities - petitioner s grievance inter alia is that the respondents have till date not passed any final orders in the four appeals pending before the Commissioner of Customs (Appeals) against the four Orders-in-Original - HELD THAT - Having regard to the fact that the appeals have been pending for the the last four years, the Commissioner of Customs (Appeals) is hereby directed to finalise the hearing and pass final order within eight weeks. Till making a final order, the Customs authorities shall not enforce the demand. Petition allowed.

Summary

The Delhi High Court directed the Commissioner of Customs (Appeals) to finalize the pending appeals within eight weeks and prohibited enforcement of demands until final orders are passed. The writ petition was allowed accordingly.