Custodian's Auction of Seized Goods Proceeds Without BIS Certificate, NOC; Upheld Despite Violating Customs Act, 1962.

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....Onus and power of custodian - validity of auction of goods - seized goods - LED bulbs - cosmetic items - despite not obtaining the BIS certificate and NOC from the Assistant Drug Controller declaring the goods fit for Human consumption and not hazardous for human health, the custodian moved ahead by auctioning the goods that were prohibited for sale making the entire process in contravention to The Customs Act, 1962. - Action of custodian sustained - HC....