Customs Act, 1962: No Right to Compensation for Theft of Seized Goods; Tribunal Limited to Section 129A Appeals.

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....Claim of compensation / damage - Theft of seized goods - The Customs Act, 1962 does not provide for any right or remedy by way of compensation/damages. - The Tribunal being a creature of the statute is empowered to pass orders only on appeals as provided in section 129A of the Customs Act.....