Accredited laboratory testing of imported goods directed, with test report to be furnished to the petitioner.

The Court directed testing of the imported goods in an accredited laboratory because the prayer was limited to a request for examination of sample goods and supply of the report. It ordered the respondent to carry out the testing within the stipulated time and furnish a copy of the test report to the petitioner. The direction resolved the issue in favour of the petitioner and confined relief to laboratory testing and disclosure of the report.

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Issues: Whether the respondent should be directed to test the imported goods in an accredited laboratory and furnish the test report to the petitioner.

Analysis: The prayer was confined to a direction for testing the sample goods and supplying the report. In view of the limited nature of the request, the Court issued a direction for testing the imported goods in any accredited laboratory within the stipulated time and for furnishing a copy of the report to the petitioner.

Conclusion: The issue was answered in favour of the petitioner and the respondent was directed to carry out testing and supply the report.

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