https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=198143 The court granted the petitioner's mandamus petition, directing the release of imported Betelnuts detained for investigation by the DRI. Following testing confirming the goods' nature, provisional assessment and release were recommended due to perishability. The court ordered provisional release within a week, issuance of a detention certificate, and consideration of demurrage waiver. Emphasizing adherence to customs regulations, the judgment ensures timely release, upholding importer rights while preventing illicit activities. Compliance was mandated within a week, underscoring the court's commitment to facilitating trade within legal frameworks. en-us Tue, 12 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 22:48:05 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=198143 The court granted the petitioner's mandamus petition, directing the release of imported Betelnuts detained for investigation by the DRI. Following testing confirming the goods' nature, provisional assessment and release were recommended due to perishability. The court ordered provisional release within a week, issuance of a detention certificate, and consideration of demurrage waiver. Emphasizing adherence to customs regulations, the judgment ensures timely release, upholding importer rights while preventing illicit activities. Compliance was mandated within a week, underscoring the court's commitment to facilitating trade within legal frameworks. Case-Laws Customs Tue, 12 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=198143