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Confiscation of Gold Bars - Customs did not have jurisdiction ...


Customs Authorities Exceeded Jurisdiction by Confiscating Gold Bars in SEZ; Proceedings Declared Invalid.

June 28, 2017

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Confiscation of Gold Bars - Customs did not have jurisdiction within the SEZ area - since the seized goods were intercepted and taken possession at gate No.1 within the SEZ area the proceedings initiated by the Customs will not hold good for confiscation of goods and imposition of penalties

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