2024 (12) TMI 890 - HC - Customs

Seeking a mandamus to the Respondent DGFT to process Petitioner s application for renewal of their PSIA status - HELD THAT - In light of the development and the stand of the Respondent, they are directed to process the application of the Petitioner as per the timelines specified. It is further directed that since the Petitioner has duly made the payment of the application fees of INR 21,000/- along with online submission, the earlier DDs deposited by the Petitioner with DGFT shall be returned/ refunded to them. The present writ petition is disposed of, along with pending application.

Summary

The Petitioner, a foreign Pre-Shipment Inspection Agency authorized by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, faced difficulties in renewing their authorization. Despite submitting necessary fees and documents, their application was not processed. The court directed the DGFT to process the application within two weeks and refund the earlier fees deposited by the Petitioner. The writ petition was disposed of with the above directions.