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2024 (4) TMI 793 - HC - Customs


Issues involved:
The issues involved in the judgment are related to the finalization of provisional assessments of bills of entries for importing cocoa powder, the return of bank guarantees, and the compliance with Customs Act, 1962.

Finalization of Provisional Assessments:
The petitioners, who regularly import alkalized cocoa powder, sought finalization of provisional assessments of bills of entries. They had submitted relevant documents and bank guarantees for provisional clearance. However, the respondents failed to finalize the assessments, causing prejudice to the petitioners. The respondents cited the need for a verification report from the issuing country, as per Section 28DA of the Customs Act, 1962. The court noted the lack of communication or action from the respondents and directed them to conclude the assessments expeditiously.

Compliance with Procedures:
The court emphasized that once all required documents were submitted by the petitioners, the respondent should have communicated any further requirements. The failure to do so and the delay in finalizing the bills of entries were deemed arbitrary and a neglect of duty by the department officers. The court directed the respondent to finalize the bills of entries within four weeks and requested any additional documents to be submitted within one week.

Return of Bank Guarantees:
Upon finalization of provisional assessments and if bank guarantees were no longer required, the court ordered the return of the guarantees to the petitioners. The judgment concluded by disposing of the petition in the mentioned terms without any costs involved.

 

 

 

 

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