2024 (9) TMI 847 - HC - Customs

Import of second hand digital multifunction printing and copying machines - HELD THAT - A batch of writ petitions pertaining to the same product were disposed of by order of this court in 2023 (12) TMI 198 - MADRAS HIGH COURT where it was held that ' That there shall be a direction to the respondents to consider the plea of the petitioners to release the goods by way of provisional release on condition that, the petitioner shall pay/deposit the enhanced duty amount.' Petition disposed off.

Summary

The High Court of Madras issued a common order regarding writ petitions related to the import of second-hand digital multifunction printing and copying machines. The court directed the respondents to consider releasing goods provisionally upon payment of enhanced duty within a specified time frame. The court also allowed certain writ petitions with conditions for provisional release of goods upon payment of enhanced duty. Additionally, the court clarified that the order does not prevent the Customs Department from further proceedings. Subsequent writ petitions were disposed of in a similar manner, and related miscellaneous petitions were closed without costs.