2017 (11) TMI 2036 - HC - Customs

Non-service of SCN - Seizure of goods - goods have been seized but no seizure order has been served upon him - HELD THAT - It is to be noted that upon furnishing personal bond in pursuance of the order of this Court dated 06.06.2017, the goods have been released. However, the learned counsel for the petitioner submits that since seizure order has not been served, no further proceeding can be initiated by the authority. The writ petition is disposed of with direction to the respondents concerned that, in case, seizure order has not been served upon the petitioner till date, the same shall be served upon the petitioner within two weeks from today.

Summary

The High Court of Allahabad disposed of a writ petition regarding seizure proceedings under Section 110 of the Customs Act. The petitioner alleged that goods were seized without a seizure order being served. The court directed that if the seizure order had not been served, it must be served within two weeks. (Case Citation: 2017 (11) TMI 2036 - ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT)