2018 (3) TMI 2010 - HC - Customs

Smuggling - Betel Nuts - notified under Section 11-A (d) of the Customs Act, 1962 - HELD THAT - List for admission/final disposal on the expiry of the above period along with M/S BAJRANG ENTERPRISES VERSUS COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (PREVENTIVE) 2 OTHERS 2017 (11) TMI 2036 - ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT . In the meantime the consignment of betel nuts along with the vehicle carrying it which has been detained/seized at the behest of the Customs Department shall be released in favour of the petitioner forthwith subject to the petitioner furnishing facility other than cash and bank guarantee in respect of the value of the betel nuts seized that is Rs.27,98,145/-.

Summary

The High Court of Allahabad heard a case regarding betel nuts not being notified as smuggled goods under Section 11-A (d) of the Customs Act, 1962. The court allowed the release of the detained betel nuts upon the petitioner furnishing a non-cash facility or bank guarantee worth Rs.27,98,145. The case is listed for admission/final disposal along with other related cases.