Difference between detention and seizure

[Sudhir Kumar]

Please let me know about the basic differences between detention and seizure as per procedure laid down in Customs Act.

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Detention and seizure: detention is temporary inspection without possession, seizure is formal possession with procedural release conditions.
Detention is a temporary stoppage and inspection of goods without taking possession or preparing formal seizure memo, allowing prompt release when goods are not contraband; seizure is the formal taking of actual or constructive possession recorded by a seizure memo, triggering procedural safeguards and release only on prescribed conditions such as bond or bank guarantee.