https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=169297 The Supreme Court held that the Port Trust is entitled to collect demurrage for goods detained during Import Trade Control formalities. The Court emphasized that approved rates have the force of law, citing precedent. Additionally, the definition of "free days" was clarified to exclude only Sundays, holidays, and days when Customs Duty cannot be assessed. Despite the ruling, no refund was ordered for money withdrawn by the respondents, and no costs were awarded in the appeal. en-us Mon, 21 Mar 1977 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 14:20:59 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=169297 The Supreme Court held that the Port Trust is entitled to collect demurrage for goods detained during Import Trade Control formalities. The Court emphasized that approved rates have the force of law, citing precedent. Additionally, the definition of "free days" was clarified to exclude only Sundays, holidays, and days when Customs Duty cannot be assessed. Despite the ruling, no refund was ordered for money withdrawn by the respondents, and no costs were awarded in the appeal. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 21 Mar 1977 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=169297