Intimation letter challenge dismissed; provisional release requires declared duty, 50% differential payment, bonds totaling Rs.5,95,01,438; s.110A pending

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....The HC dismissed the challenge to the intimation letter but modified its conditions for provisional release. The petitioner must remit the declared duty and pay 50% of the differential duty computed by the Department (total re-determined value Rs. 3,15,01,438; differential duty Rs. 1,43,21,357). The petitioner is ordered to execute a bond for Rs. 3,15,01,438 and an additional bond of Rs. 2,80,00,000 in lieu of a bank guarantee. On compliance with these conditions, the respondents shall release the goods within seven days. The adjudication proceedings under Section 110A of the Customs Act, 1962 remain pending. Petition disposed.....