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Seizure of goods - Jurisdiction - Ethanol - goods in question were not prohibited goods - The High court found that the seizure of the petitioner's goods was prima facie illegal, conducted at the behest of private competitors, and contrary to previous court orders. This action was deemed an abuse of power by the State Excise officials. The court directed the Additional Chief Secretary to conduct an inquiry into the conduct of the officials involved and the role of private parties in the seizure.
Seizure of goods - Jurisdiction - Ethanol - goods in question were not prohibited goods - The High court found that the seizure of the petitioner's goods was prima facie illegal, conducted at the behest of private competitors, and contrary to previous court orders. This action was deemed an abuse of power by the State Excise officials. The court directed the Additional Chief Secretary to conduct an inquiry into the conduct of the officials involved and the role of private parties in the seizure.
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