2018 (5) TMI 452

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....or the Petitioner : Mr. A. K. Jayaraj For the Respondents : Mr. Aparna Nandakumar ORDER Heard Mr.A.K.Jayaraj, learned counsel for the petitioner and Ms.Aparna Nandakumar, learned standing counsel appearing for the respondent. 2. The petitioner, who is an Indian national, was travelling from Bangkok and when she landed in Chennai Airport, it appears that the customs officials made a che....

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.... meantime, the petitioner seeks to quash the Seizure notice and seeks for release of the gold chain and bracelet. In my considered view, the question of quashing a Seizure mahazar does not arise and that being a document, which records as to what took place in the Chennai airport on 19.01.2018, cannot be quashed by way of a writ petition. However, considering the fact that the petitioner is an Ind....

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.... directed to be released forthwith. In my considered view, similar direction could be issued in this case also, as the said order could protect the interest of revenue as well. 5. In view of the above, while rejecting the prayer sought for by the petitioner for quashing the seizer mahazer, there will be a direction to the third respondent to release the gold jewellery to the petitioner subject ....