https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=766265 HC ruled that customs authorities must return seized goods when show cause notice was not served within the six-month statutory timeframe under Section 124(a) read with Section 110(1) and (2) of the Customs Act, 1962. The respondent became entitled to return of seized goods on 4th October, 2023. Even if subsequent confiscation order was passed, authorities were obliged to restore possession status quo ante until enforcement. HC directed return of seized gold within four weeks, disposing of the appeal. en-us Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:23:27 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=766265 HC ruled that customs authorities must return seized goods when show cause notice was not served within the six-month statutory timeframe under Section 124(a) read with Section 110(1) and (2) of the Customs Act, 1962. The respondent became entitled to return of seized goods on 4th October, 2023. Even if subsequent confiscation order was passed, authorities were obliged to restore possession status quo ante until enforcement. HC directed return of seized gold within four weeks, disposing of the appeal. Case-Laws Customs Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=766265