2021 (5) TMI 267

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....1. Yesterday, i.e., 05.05.2021, we had passed a short order. The object and purpose, behind passing the order dated 05.05.5021, in effect, was to nudge the respondent to take a decision which, in the present circumstances, would ameliorate the difficulties faced, not only by the petitioner, but also by the persons, who are similarly circumstanced. 2. The order passed on 05.05.2021, being brief, is extracted hereafter: "1. Via the captioned writ petition, a challenge has been laid to the notification bearing no. 30/2021-Customs, dated 01.05.2021, issued by the respondent. 2. This writ petition represents one of those rare writ actions, whereby, a notification issued in the realm of a tax statute has been, inter alia, ass....

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....eb Hossain have stated before us that they will revert with instructions. 7. Accordingly, list the matter on 06.05.2021. 8. Learned ASG is requested to place the order passed by us today before the Hon'ble Finance Minister, Government of India." 3. Mr. Zoheb Hossain, who appears on behalf of the respondent, says that the matter is still under consideration. 3.1 We may also note that Mr. G.D. Lohani, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Government of India has joined the proceedings today. We have heard Mr. Lohani, as well, for a brief while. 4. Since, we were told, that no final decision had been taken; liberty was given to the petitioner, when the matter was called out in the first instance, to file a formal app....