https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=303029 Customs authorities were required to first complete classification of the imported goods within the stipulated time, then decide whether the goods were liable to confiscation or could be redeemed. If the goods were found to be prohibited, the authorities could proceed under the applicable customs process, but the importer had to be given an opportunity to re-export the goods to reduce loss. The authorities were also to act within fixed timelines and give the importer a hearing before passing orders. No unconditional direction for re-export or a detention certificate was granted; instead, the matter was to be decided through the prescribed classification, confiscation and release exercise. en-us Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 20:59:26 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=303029 Customs authorities were required to first complete classification of the imported goods within the stipulated time, then decide whether the goods were liable to confiscation or could be redeemed. If the goods were found to be prohibited, the authorities could proceed under the applicable customs process, but the importer had to be given an opportunity to re-export the goods to reduce loss. The authorities were also to act within fixed timelines and give the importer a hearing before passing orders. No unconditional direction for re-export or a detention certificate was granted; instead, the matter was to be decided through the prescribed classification, confiscation and release exercise. Case-Laws Customs Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=303029