2006 (9) TMI 191

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.... been filed with a prayer for quashing seizure memo dated 5-7-2006, Annexure P.21, whereby certain containers of Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Vanaspati) imported by the petitioner, were seized. Further prayer is for quashing letter dated 9-8-2006, Annexure P.45 by the Joint Director, Revenue Intelligence informing the petitioner that samples of certain containers had failed in specifications laid d....

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....r the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (for short, 'the PFA Act'). On 27-6-2006, when the petitioner tried to take delivery of the containers, the Customs authorities refused permission. On 29-6-2006, respondent No. 5 served summons under Section 108 of the Customs Act, 1962 (for short, 'the Customs Act') on the partner of the petitioner-company. Thereafter, goods were sealed on 5-7-2006,....

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....filed by the petitioner was ante-dated. Further, intelligence was gathered that consignments of Vanaspati Ghee of non-edible grade were being imported in the guise of Vanaspati Ghee (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil). In the case of Vanaspati Ghee and Vanaspati Ghee of non-edible grade, it was found that in the former, melting point was 31-41 degrees while in the latter, it was higher. It has been state....

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....o the Counsel for the parties under the signatures of the Bench Secretary. Adjourned to 19-9-2006 for further consideration." 7. Today, it has been stated that no order has been passed in respect of seven containers in dispute. It is stated that though, on account of notification dated 11-9-2006, the question of ante-dating of Bill of Lading may not stand in the way of goods being released, ....