2007 (11) TMI 253

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....for disposal. 2. The relevant facts of the case in brief are that the appellants imported homoeopathic medicines and filed bills of entry at CFS, Patparganj, New Delhi for clearance of the goods.  The Custom authorities proposed to confiscate the goods for the ground of violation of Rule 43A of Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945.  Commissioner of Customs, ICD, Tughlakabad, New Delhi conf....

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....drug controller authorities examined the goods at CFS, Patparganj and therefore, confiscation of the goods is not justified.  He also submits that Rule 43A is an outdated rule which has no effect at present. 4. Learned authorized representative (DR) on behalf of the Revenue reiterates the finding of the Commissioner of Customs.  He submits that Rule 43A indicates that places of import....

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....ned therein.  Part-IV of Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 provides import and registration of the medicines.  On a query from the Bench, the representative of the appellant submitted that in the case of importation of homoeopathic medicines Additional Drug Controller (ADC) is examining the consignment and send the samples for testing to the laboratory, if necessary.  He further submi....