Customs investigation summons and document requests justified; interim writ protection refused for lack of prima facie case.

Customs authorities may issue summons and seek further details and documents during investigation, and the High Court found no prima facie basis to grant protective interim relief in a writ challenge to such summons. The petitioner's own deposition and letter indicated that the requested information would be furnished in due course, which weighed against immediate interference. Interim relief was therefore refused, and the writ application was directed to proceed for hearing.

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Issues: Whether interim relief should be granted in a writ petition challenging summons issued under the Customs Act, and whether the Customs authorities were empowered to seek further details and documents during investigation.

Analysis: The writ petition was at an interim stage, and the Court found no prima facie basis for granting protective relief. The Customs authorities were noted to have investigative powers, including search and issuance of summons, and the petitioner's own deposition and letter indicated that the requested details would be furnished in due course.

Outcome: Interim relief was refused and the writ application was directed to proceed for hearing.

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