2015 (5) TMI 993

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....pondent. ORDER Prima facie, the acts of the Customs Authorities complained of appear to be arbitrary and without basis, particularly since there was no occasion to draw a second sample after the first sample was found to be satisfactory; and, even if intelligence reports prompted the second sample being drawn, the same should have been drawn in the presence of the petitioner. 2. A ne....

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....Kolkata as to whether the goods are still fit for human consumption. It is proposed that the goods may be released to the petitioner upon the same being found to be fit for human consumption and after obtaining sufficient guarantee or deposit. But at the same time, this exercise must be taken to its logical conclusion and the concerned officials of the Customs department should be made accountable....