The High Court held that seized gold ornaments must be returned ...

Seized gold ornaments to be released for non-compliance with notice requirement before confiscation.

Case Laws Customs

November 14, 2024

The High Court held that seized gold ornaments must be returned forthwith as the Revenue failed to comply with Section 124 of the Act, which requires issuance of a show cause notice before confiscation. The petition was allowed, directing the Revenue to release the seized item to the petitioner immediately. The petitioner expressed desire to re-export the item, which shall be considered upon application in accordance with law.

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The High Court held that seized gold ornaments must be returned ...

Seized gold ornaments to be released for non-compliance with notice requirement before confiscation.

Case Laws Customs

November 14, 2024

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