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Tribunal Modifies Conditions for Release of Seized Goods Due to Delayed Notice Under Customs Act, 1962. The Tribunal allowed the appeal, modifying the conditions for the provisional release of seized goods under the Customs Act, 1962. The initial conditions ...
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Tribunal Modifies Conditions for Release of Seized Goods Due to Delayed Notice Under Customs Act, 1962.
The Tribunal allowed the appeal, modifying the conditions for the provisional release of seized goods under the Customs Act, 1962. The initial conditions set by the Commissioner of Customs (Appeals) were altered due to the non-issuance of a show cause notice within the required timeframe. The Tribunal determined that an amendment exempted the case from the six-month limit for issuing such notices. Consequently, the respondent was required to provide a bond for the estimated value of the goods and a reduced bank guarantee. The respondent was instructed to meet these conditions within 10 days for the release of the goods.
Issues Involved: Appeal against order for release of seized goods under Section 110A of the Customs Act, 1962 based on valuation and duty discrepancies.
1. The respondent imported cutting blades which were detained for undervaluation. An application under Section 110A was filed for provisional release, subject to conditions. The Commissioner of Customs (Appeals) dismissed the appeal against these conditions.
2. The Tribunal allowed the appeal on the grounds of non-issuance of a show cause notice within the stipulated time under Section 110(2) of the Act. The respondent cited a Board Circular emphasizing the need to adhere to the time limit for issuing show cause notices even after provisional release of goods.
3. The respondent argued that the Circular from 2017 was superseded by an amendment in 2018, exempting cases with provisional release from the six-month time limit for issuing show cause notices. The Tribunal held that this exemption applied to the present case.
4. The Tribunal concluded that the order for release of seized goods needed interference. The conditions for release were modified: a bond for the estimated value of goods and a reduced bank guarantee were required.
5. The appeal was allowed, and the respondent was directed to comply with the modified conditions for provisional release within 10 days for the goods to be released. The appeal was disposed of, and the related application was closed.
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