GST Decision by HIGH COURT OF CALCUTTA
Detention of Vehicle and Smuggled Poppy Seeds: Court Orders Release of Unrelated Tea Consignment
Bajaj Parivahan (P.) Ltd v. Senior Joint Commissioner
15-06-2023
WPA No. 729 OF 2023
Facts:- The petitioner sought the release of a detained vehicle and its contents, which were initially declared as Ramdana seeds but were found to be smuggled poppy seeds from Nepal. The consignment was disguised using a bogus invoice, and the authorized signatory of the company claimed ignorance of the true nature of the shipment. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence confirmed the smuggling and expressed no objection to releasing the petitioner’s unrelated consignment.
Decision:- The court disposed of the writ petition and ordered the release of vehicle and tea consignment to the petitioner within one week. The petitioner was required to provide an undertaking to cooperate in any further investigations or inquiries. The authorities were granted the liberty to carry out additional investigations regarding the poppy seeds, and if found to be illegally transported, they were permitted to take appropriate legal action.

Warm Regards,

TEAM CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Beri R & Associates
(Registered with ICAI on 1st February, 2023)
E Block Pocket-5 House No.1,
Sector-16, Rohini, Delhi-110089
Phone:- 011-35000618
Email Id:- carajakberi1996@gmail.com
Website:- www.berir&associates.com