Customs test report disclosure requires coordinated handling as record inconsistencies concerning report availability require clarification.

Customs test reports must be appropriately disclosed and handled through coordination between investigating and customs authorities while testing remains pending. The notes identify an apparent inconsistency in the record regarding the stated absence or availability of test reports, requiring clarification. Additional respondents were permitted to be impleaded, notice was issued, and the matter was listed for further hearing.

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Issues: Disclosure and handling of customs test reports and the apparent inconsistency in the record concerning their availability.

Analysis: The Court noted that the investigating and customs authorities were expected to coordinate regarding non-disclosure of test results during pending testing. It also noted an apparent contradiction in the explanation concerning the absence of test reports on record, requiring clarification.

Outcome: Leave to implead additional respondents was granted, notice was issued, and the matter was listed for further hearing.

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