Court resolves methodology and software issues in Writ Petition, leading to case disposal.

The Court resolved methodology and software system issues in O.S. Writ Petition No.3202 of 2022 on 14 March 2023, implementing changes to prevent recurring issues. A joint meeting addressed the petitioner's claim, leading to the case being scheduled for hearing on 12 April 2023. Following an Advisory from the Directorate General of Systems and Data Management, the Customs Department amended the shipping bill, assuring necessary action. Subsequently, the petitioner's claim was considered redressed, resulting in the disposal of the Writ Petition.

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Issues involved: Resolution of issues in O.S. Writ Petition No.3202 of 2022 regarding methodology, changes in software system, and examination of petitioner's claim in light of Advisory issued by Directorate General of Systems and Data Management.

Resolution of methodology and software system issues:
On 14 March 2023, an order was passed in O.S. Writ Petition No.3202 of 2022, detailing the methodology to prevent recurring issues. A joint meeting between Customs Department officers and Director General of Foreign Trade resolved the petitioner's issue and implemented changes in the software system. The matter was placed "For Directions" on 13 March 2023, and the case was scheduled to be heard on 12 April 2023 along with the aforementioned petition.

Examination of petitioner's claim based on Advisory:
On 12 April 2023, the Court was informed about an Advisory issued by the Directorate General of Systems and Data Management on 11 April 2020. Respondents were directed to examine the petitioner's claim in light of this Advisory and inform the Court of their stance. The Customs Department amended the shipping bill, forwarded it to the DGFT, and assured necessary action. Consequently, the petitioner's cause was considered redressed, leading to the disposal of the Writ Petition.

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