2011 (4) TMI 86 - HC - Customs

Release of goods - As per the orders passed by this Court in a number of writ petitions including the order dated 15.2.2010 made in W.P.No.2301 of 2010 (M/s.Shiv Shanti Exim Pvt. Ltd V. The Commissioner of Customs), when the bank guarantee is furnished the respondents shall release the goods forthwith - Hence the writ petition is ordered accordingly.

Summary

The High Court of Madras directed the respondents to release goods upon the petitioner furnishing a bank guarantee for the entire value of Additional Duty of Customs (CVD) for Bill of Entry No.3305892 dated 25.4.2011. The benefit of additional duty exemption under Notification 30/2004-CE dated 09.07.2004 was not granted. The writ petition was ordered accordingly with no costs.