Alternative statutory remedy and unexplained delay barred writ review of customs confiscation adjudication, leaving merits for appellate consideration...
Authorised courier due diligence protects against penalties where declared exports conceal prohibited goods despite proper documentation and customs p...
Customs-controlled container movement now extends to DP World facilities, subject to segregation, inspections, reconciliation, and EXIM cargo priority...
Seeking release of seized goods - memory cards of different specifications - The denial of provisional release appears not to have considered the legal framework for exercise of authority laid down in section 110 to section 126 of Customs Act, 1962 and, instead, has been sought to be justified in terms of section 150 of Customs Act, 1962. - Provisional release under section 110A of Customs Act, 1962, by adjudicatory determination or on appellate intervention, does not stand in the way of disposition as the owner deems fit. Shipping bills, filed for declaration of intent to export, is to be dealt in accordance with section 51 of Customs Act, 1962 for which responsibility vests with the supervisory establishment of the customs administration. This advisory is enunciated as a reminder that legislative intent must be adhered to at all times. - AT
Seeking release of seized goods - memory cards of different specifications - The denial of provisional release appears not to have considered the legal framework for exercise of authority laid down in section 110 to section 126 of Customs Act, 1962 and, instead, has been sought to be justified in terms of section 150 of Customs Act, 1962. - Provisional release under section 110A of Customs Act, 1962, by adjudicatory determination or on appellate intervention, does not stand in the way of disposition as the owner deems fit. Shipping bills, filed for declaration of intent to export, is to be dealt in accordance with section 51 of Customs Act, 1962 for which responsibility vests with the supervisory establishment of the customs administration. This advisory is enunciated as a reminder that legislative intent must be adhered to at all times. - AT
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