1997 (10) TMI 400

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....hese cases are set aside. The containers are lying in the port area for a very long time. In some cases, it has been stated that the containers are lying for as many as four years. It has further been stated that the consignees are untraceable. They are not showing any interest in clearance of the goods. The customs authorities have also not taken any step in this matter. It has further been state....

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....r the goods have been destuffed on payment of outstanding amount of ground rent. The payment should be made by depositing the amount due in the Bombay High Court. The money must be kept in deposit in a nationalised bank so that the amount can earn interest. The High Court will decide the controversy on merits. An important question has been raised by Mr Diwan that there is no liability on the clie....