Bona fide disclosure requirements govern under-reporting penalties, and post-penalty immunity applications cannot secure available statutory protectio...
Certificate-of-origin verification procedure governs preferential customs benefits; denial without retroactive verification was set aside with consequ...
Disciplinary Committee jurisdiction and mandatory investigation requirements invalidated cancellation of an insolvency professional's registration and...
Retention of seized property survives where recorded reasons support proceeds of crime, while stayed investigation periods are excluded from limitatio...
Detention of imported goods without complying with statutory requirements for seizure and notice is arbitrary and without legal authority. Even where goods may be prohibited, customs authorities retain discretion to allow provisional release on suitable conditions. Imported betel nut products retained pending classification assessment were directed to be released upon an indemnity bond for their value and a bank guarantee for part of the differential duty, subject to confirmation of fitness for human consumption. Customs authorities may continue adjudication in accordance with law. Demurrage waiver remains for consideration by the appropriate authority upon representation.
Detention of imported goods without complying with statutory requirements for seizure and notice is arbitrary and without legal authority. Even where goods may be prohibited, customs authorities retain discretion to allow provisional release on suitable conditions. Imported betel nut products retained pending classification assessment were directed to be released upon an indemnity bond for their value and a bank guarantee for part of the differential duty, subject to confirmation of fitness for human consumption. Customs authorities may continue adjudication in accordance with law. Demurrage waiver remains for consideration by the appropriate authority upon representation.
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