2019 (6) TMI 1279 - HC - Customs

Clearance of the goods to Respondent No.6 on payment of Appropriate duties of Customs - HELD THAT - Learned advocate Shri Amit Laddha for Shri Modh, learned advocate for the petitioner places on record the order passed by Custom Authorities dated 13.5.2019 issued on 14.5.2019 permitting amendment in Import General Manifest and submits that, in that view of the matter, now nothing further survives in the matter. This petition is DISMISSED as having become infructuous.

Summary

Issues:
1. Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking writs of Certiorari and Mandamus for quashing conditions and permitting cargo clearance.

Analysis:
The petitioner filed a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writs of Certiorari and Mandamus. The prayers included quashing the condition of obtaining NOC from the first consignee as stipulated in a Board Circular and permitting the amendment of the consignee's name in the Import General Manifest (IGM) and Bill of Lading for cargo clearance. The petitioner also requested interim relief to prevent auctioning of goods. The petitioner's advocate informed the court about an order passed by Custom Authorities permitting the required amendments. Consequently, the court found that the matter had become infructuous and dismissed the petition. The court discharged the notice in light of the developments.