Complete seizure process step by step

[Sudhir Kumar]

Sir please let me described the steps of the seizure process step by step while a conveyance carrying the illegal exportation of goods.

[KASTURI SETHI]

1.Panchnama will be drawn. 2 Seizure Memo will be prepared. Thus goods are seized. 3.Vehicle will be impounded. 4. Seized goods along with vehicle will be kept in the Govt. Custody till the provisional release. Show cause notice will be issued for confiscation of goods and vehicle subject to the release witb R.F.Penalty will be imposed.

[KASTURI SETHI]

1.Panchnama 2.Seizure memo for both goods and Vehicle. 3. Both will be taken into the premises of Govt. Office. 4. Goods and vehicle are released provisionally subject to Bond/Bank Guarantee.5.Investigation is done. 6.After completion of investigation, SCN is issued for confiscation of goods along with vehicle and imposition of penalty and R.F. 7. Case is adjudicated. Penalty is imposed upon all offenders that is Owner, dealing person and driver. Hope after this information every assessee will be careful.

[KASTURI SETHI]

First reply was not posted. It was delayed. So second detailed reply is posted.

[YAGAY andSUN]

Please check Section 10 of the FT(D&R) Act read with Rule15 of FT (D&R) Rules in this regard.

[DR.MARIAPPAN GOVINDARAJAN]

I endorse the views of Shri Sethi.

AI Summary

Seizure procedure: steps for impounding goods and vehicle, provisional release on bond, followed by show cause and adjudication. Seizure begins with a panchnama and seizure memo, vehicle impoundment, and government custody of goods; provisional release may be granted on bond or bank guarantee. Investigation follows, then issuance of a show cause notice proposing confiscation of goods and vehicle plus penalties and redemption fine, culminating in adjudication where sanctions may be imposed on the owner, dealer and driver.