Customs Authorities Directed to Return Seized Goods & Compensate Petitioner | High Court Decision

The High Court of Gauhati ruled in favor of the petitioner, Biplab Rakshit, in a case challenging the seizure of articles at Agartala Airport by Customs Authorities. The court directed the Customs Authorities to return the seized goods or compensate the petitioner with the assessed value of Rs. 1,48,039/-, along with 18% interest per annum, as no show-cause notice was issued within the statutory period required by the Customs Act, 1962. The Customs Authorities were ordered to make the payment within 8 weeks from the date of the order.

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The High Court of Gauhati ruled in favor of the petitioner, Biplab Rakshit, in a case challenging the seizure of articles at Agartala Airport by Customs Authorities. The court found that no show-cause notice was issued within the statutory period of 6 months as required by Section 110(2) of the Customs Act, 1962. As a result, the court directed the Customs Authorities to return the seized goods or compensate the petitioner with the assessed value of Rs. 1,48,039/-, along with 18% interest per annum. The Customs Authorities were ordered to make the payment within 8 weeks from the date of the order.

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