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2023 (5) TMI 676 - GUJARAT HIGH COURTSeeking release of detained goods - prayer for waiver of container demurrage charges from the date of import till the date of actual physical release of the goods in terms of the detention memo - also seeking waiver of ground rent charges to permit the clearance of the goods - Import Policy of Watermelon Seeds - HELD THAT:- In the facts and circumstances of the case, Rule, returnable on 17.8.2023. In the facts of the case when the custom authorities have issued no-objection certificate, prima facie case is made out for release of the goods. In that view, the competent custom authority is directed to release and facilitate the clearance of the goods of the petitioner - In the meantime, the respondent Nos.3 and 4, who are the private entities and claiming their charges against the petitioner, are not precluded from initiating civil action against the petitioner, if advised, to be dealt with in accordance with law and on its own merits.
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