2016 (10) TMI 118 - HC - Customs

Prayer for carrying out necessary corrections with regard to the RITC numbers in respect of the shipping bills, and also to send necessary clarifications to the Joint Director General of Foreign Trade on the subject shipping bills within a time frame - Held that - The Assistant Commissioner of Customs (Exports), has communicated to the Joint Director General of Foreign Trade, that, they have no objection for amendment of the shipping Bills, the details of which have also been stated - part of the prayer complied with - petition disposed off - decided partly in favor of petitioner.

Summary

Issues:
Petitioner seeks mandamus for corrections in RITC numbers on shipping bills and clarification to fourth respondent.

Analysis:
The petitioner filed a Writ Petition seeking a mandamus to direct the first and second respondents to correct the RITC numbers on shipping bills and provide necessary clarifications to the fourth respondent within a specified time frame. The court noted that it was unnecessary to delve into the merits of the petitioner's contentions due to subsequent developments during the case. The Assistant Commissioner of Customs (Exports)/second respondent, through a letter dated 24.06.2016, indicated no objection to amending the shipping bills as detailed in the communication to the Joint Director General of Foreign Trade/fourth respondent. Consequently, the court directed the fourth respondent to consider the communication from the second respondent and issue appropriate orders within six weeks from receiving a copy of the court's order. The Writ Petition was disposed of with no costs incurred.