Petitioner files writ instead of appealing to Customs Commissioner; Court deems it inappropriate as legal representation is allowed.

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....The petitioner, instead of preferring an appeal, has chosen to move the present writ petition and such an approach cannot be appreciated by this Court, in view of the fact that the Appellate authority namely, the Commissioner of Customs (Appeals) is competent to deal with all the legal grounds raised in the present writ petition by the petitioner - Even legal practitioners are allowed before the Commissioner of Customs (Appeals) and therefore, the interest of the litigants are to be protected and their representatives or learned counsels can contest the appeal by following the procedures as contemplated. - HC....