https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=772914 Madras HC quashed detention, seizure and summon orders relating to areca nut consignments that were already customs-cleared and sold to domestic buyers. DRI detained goods suspecting raw areca nuts were misclassified as roasted to evade duty. Court found consignments were properly assessed by customs authorities, essential parameters weren't tested in accredited lab, and prolonged detention caused hardship without progress. Orders set aside and matter remitted to Commissioner of Customs, Tuticorin for fresh consideration. en-us Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:38:59 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=772914 Madras HC quashed detention, seizure and summon orders relating to areca nut consignments that were already customs-cleared and sold to domestic buyers. DRI detained goods suspecting raw areca nuts were misclassified as roasted to evade duty. Court found consignments were properly assessed by customs authorities, essential parameters weren't tested in accredited lab, and prolonged detention caused hardship without progress. Orders set aside and matter remitted to Commissioner of Customs, Tuticorin for fresh consideration. Case-Laws Customs Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=772914