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2013 (11) TMI 1602 - HC - CustomsRelease of confiscated Betel nuts - appellants challenged the order of release of Betel nuts on the premise that the betel nuts seized by the Customs authorities were adulterated; were not fit for human consumption and that such adulterated betel nuts cannot be released for consumption by the society in general - petitioner(owner) contended that the betel nuts were being sent for processing at Kanpur and it was not meant for human consumption until processed - whether the betel nuts were to be released or not? - Held that: - according to the Instruction dated 15th June 2001 issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue in respect of the clearance of the food articles, drawing and testing of samples to the effect that pursuant to the Notification issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade, the Customs should, inter alia, follow certain norms mentioned in the said Circular and to ensure that the food items meet specifications. The learned single Judge has considered the application and has dealt with the contentions raised by the Union of India and has refused to modify the order - appeal dismissed - decided against Revenue.
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