Redemption fine compliance required release of vessel after confiscation was modified to permit redemption.

Where confiscation had been modified to permit redemption on payment of fine, compliance with the tribunal's earlier order required the vessel's release. The redemption fine was deposited within the time granted, and once those conditions were satisfied, the department had no basis to continue withholding the vessel. On verification of compliance with the earlier order, the vessel was directed to be released.

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Issues: Whether the vessel, after deposit of the redemption fine and compliance with the tribunal's earlier order, was required to be released by the department.

Analysis: The earlier order had modified the confiscation by permitting redemption on payment of fine. The application showed that the redemption fine had been deposited within the time granted. Once the conditions fixed by the tribunal stood complied with, the department had no justification to continue withholding the vessel.

Conclusion: The vessel was directed to be released on verification of compliance with the tribunal's earlier order.

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