Customs Authorities Liable for Demurrage Charges Due to Illegal Detention of Goods Without Exemption Provisions.

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....Levy of demurrage charges - the detention of the goods by the Customs Authorities was illegal and such illegal detention prevented the importer from releasing the goods. Therefore, the Customs Authorities would be bound to bear the demurrage charges in absence of any provision absolving the Customs Authority from that liability. - HC....