2012 (6) TMI 7

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..... the common issues involved in all the writ petitions are similar in nature, they have been taken up together and a common order is being passed.   2. Heard the learned counsels appearing on behalf of the petitioners, as well as the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents.   3. It has been stated that the petitioners have been carrying on their business in second hand Dig .....

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..... in respect of the goods concerned, stating that they are similar to second hand photo copier machines. As such, the respondents had decided to detain the goods in question. In such circumstances, the petitioners have filed the present writ petitions before this Court for the release of the goods.   5. The learned counsels appearing on behalf of the petitioners had submitted that the goods i .....

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..... s had submitted that the second hand Digital Multifunction Print and Copying Machines, imported by the petitioners, are restricted goods and therefore, import licences are required for the importing of such goods. Further, the clearance of the Ministry of Environment and Forests is also required for importing the goods. The goods in question would fall under the category of `Hazardous Waste', as p .....

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