Goods detained at International Airports - Procedure for disposal modified

Disposal of detained passenger baggage: sale proceeds used to recover customs dues, balance refunded to passenger or authorised representative.

Goods detained at international airports may be sold after the detention period if unclaimed; sale proceeds must first satisfy customs duty and related charges, and the balance remitted to the passenger or, for non-residents, to an authorised representative. Detention Receipts must record the passenger's full Indian address or the authorised representative's details to facilitate refund of the net proceeds.