https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=756327 The Madras HC held that importers are not liable for demurrage/detention charges when goods are detained by Customs for verification and subsequently cleared without fault. Waiver certificates issued by Customs authorities are statutorily binding on Container Freight Stations and shipping lines. The court ruled that statutory regulations override contractual agreements between parties, and CCSPs must honor waiver certificates. The HC found writ petitions maintainable as they seek enforcement of statutory rights. When goods are detained for verification and cleared favorably, no charges can be levied during the detention period, with liability shifting to authorities for delays beyond prescribed timelines. en-us Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:29:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=756327 The Madras HC held that importers are not liable for demurrage/detention charges when goods are detained by Customs for verification and subsequently cleared without fault. Waiver certificates issued by Customs authorities are statutorily binding on Container Freight Stations and shipping lines. The court ruled that statutory regulations override contractual agreements between parties, and CCSPs must honor waiver certificates. The HC found writ petitions maintainable as they seek enforcement of statutory rights. When goods are detained for verification and cleared favorably, no charges can be levied during the detention period, with liability shifting to authorities for delays beyond prescribed timelines. Case-Laws Customs Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=756327