Court Grants De-sealing of Premises; Clarifies Seizure Rules Under Customs Act Sections 110, 121, and 142.

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....Seeking de-sealing of his premises - Smuggling of Gold - Attachment of immovable property - It is thus clear that the seizure of the goods contemplated under Section 110 or Section 121 is only of movable property which is not immovable property. Even otherwise no immovable property can be seized and confiscated, though it can be attached and sold for making recovery of loss to or dues of the government as for example, when done in exercise of the power under Section 142 (1) (c) (ii) of the Customs Act, 1962, but that stage, however, is yet to reach in this case. Therefore, even the second prayer made in the petition deserves to be allowed. - HC....