Warehouse storage of uncleared goods unwarranted where delay was not attributable to the owner and goods were unfit for consumption.

Goods stored in the appellant's warehouse at the instance of customs authorities remained uncleared for several years, and the delay was not attributable to the appellant. As the goods were stated to be unfit for consumption and there was no justification for continued storage in the appellant's premises, the tribunal held that further retention was unwarranted. The respondent was directed to remove the goods from the warehouse within four weeks.

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Issues: Whether the respondent was required to remove the goods stored in the appellant's warehouse.

Analysis: The goods had been stored at the instance of the customs authorities, but no effective steps were taken to clear or dispose of them for several years. The goods were stated to be unfit for consumption, and there was no justification to continue keeping them in the appellant's premises when the delay was not attributable to the appellant. In these circumstances, continued storage in the warehouse was unwarranted.

Conclusion: The respondent was directed to remove the goods from the appellant's warehouse within four weeks.

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