https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=43473 The High Court granted a writ of mandamus directing customs authorities to permit redemption of an imported revolver, rejected by lower customs bodies. Emphasizing the need for exercising discretion in allowing redemption, the Court highlighted the petitioner's status as a police officer requiring a weapon. The Court underscored the importance of timely decisions and the duty of authorities to consider all relevant circumstances. Upholding the petitioner's right to seek redemption, the Court intervened through judicial review to ensure administrative decisions align with the law, ordering redemption on payment of fines and duties within three months. en-us Thu, 22 Sep 1988 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:24:07 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=43473 The High Court granted a writ of mandamus directing customs authorities to permit redemption of an imported revolver, rejected by lower customs bodies. Emphasizing the need for exercising discretion in allowing redemption, the Court highlighted the petitioner's status as a police officer requiring a weapon. The Court underscored the importance of timely decisions and the duty of authorities to consider all relevant circumstances. Upholding the petitioner's right to seek redemption, the Court intervened through judicial review to ensure administrative decisions align with the law, ordering redemption on payment of fines and duties within three months. Case-Laws Customs Thu, 22 Sep 1988 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=43473