https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=770780 Conflicting laboratory reports on seized roasted areca nuts did not prevent provisional release, because the latest National Food Laboratory report found non-conformity with food safety standards and evidence of deterioration, including moisture, damage, mould, insects, fungus hyphae and musty odour. The court held that continued retention by Customs would serve no useful purpose after repeated testing and the petitioner's undertaking that the goods would not be used for human consumption. Provisional release was therefore directed against security, while Customs retained liberty to issue notice and proceed with adjudication in accordance with law. en-us Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 16 May 2025 08:40:36 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=770780 Conflicting laboratory reports on seized roasted areca nuts did not prevent provisional release, because the latest National Food Laboratory report found non-conformity with food safety standards and evidence of deterioration, including moisture, damage, mould, insects, fungus hyphae and musty odour. The court held that continued retention by Customs would serve no useful purpose after repeated testing and the petitioner's undertaking that the goods would not be used for human consumption. Provisional release was therefore directed against security, while Customs retained liberty to issue notice and proceed with adjudication in accordance with law. Case-Laws Customs Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=770780