Request for Provisional Release u/s 129(3) Must Be Considered in Detention and Seizure Cases.

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....Detention of conveyance and seizure of Goods - If during the pendency of adjudicating proceedings, a request for provisional release as contemplated under sub-clause (3) of Section 129 of the Act, is submitted, the same will have to be considered in the light of the provisions of Section 129 read with sub-clause (6) of Section 67 of the Act. If after adjudging confiscation, the option to pay Fine in addition to the tax payable, penalty and other charges is not exercised despite opportunity under section 130(7) of the Act, the Proper officer will have to take and hold possession of the things confiscated subject to consequences as contemplated the re-under. - HC....