1993 (6) TMI 65

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..... itional Collector of Customs, Bombay directing confiscation of the goods in exercise of powers conferred under Section 111(d) of the Customs Act r/w Section 3 of the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, 1947. The Additional Collector gave an option to the petitioners to pay a fine of Rs. 2,25,000/- in lieu of confiscation and clear the goods. The petition raises three contentions - (i) landing charg .....

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..... etitioners. The petitioners had secured additional licence on January 21, 1983 and in pursuance of this licence were entitled to import certain articles permitted by the Import and Export Policy for the year 1982-83. The petitioners opened letter of credit and registered a firm order. The policy of 1982-83 was to expire on March 31, 1983. The Government of India published a public notice on March .....

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..... ners to claim advantage of the earlier policy for the duration of April 1, 1983 to April 15, 1983. In this view of the matter, the order of the Additional Collector cannot be disturbed and the petition must fail. 3. Accordingly, rule is discharged but there will be no order as to costs. The amount deposited by the petitioners to be paid over to the department. Shri Kantawalla applies for continu .....

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