Court Rules Customs Officer Can't Retain 53 Carpets; Violates Section 110(2) Provisions on Goods Retention.

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....Seeking provisional release of goods - Withholding the clearance of the petitioners’ silk fabrics, woollen and silk carpets etc. covered under various shipping bills - The proper officer did not have any authority to retain the 53 carpets contrary to what has been provided for in sub-section (2) of Section 110. - HC....