https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=103827 Redemption of confiscated goods remains available where the person seeking redemption timely requests quantification of applicable customs duty, but the authorities neither quantify it nor clarify that redemption fine and penalty may be paid independently. Failure to complete redemption within the stipulated period cannot then be attributed solely to the claimant, notwithstanding that expiry ordinarily makes confiscation absolute. The High Court directed communication of duty and release of the gold bars after payment of duty, redemption fine, penalty and stipulated interest. en-us Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:38:35 +0530 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:38:37 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=103827 Redemption of confiscated goods remains available where the person seeking redemption timely requests quantification of applicable customs duty, but the authorities neither quantify it nor clarify that redemption fine and penalty may be paid independently. Failure to complete redemption within the stipulated period cannot then be attributed solely to the claimant, notwithstanding that expiry ordinarily makes confiscation absolute. The High Court directed communication of duty and release of the gold bars after payment of duty, redemption fine, penalty and stipulated interest. Highlights Customs Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:38:35 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=103827