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2011 (9) TMI 727 - HC - CustomsWrit - petitioner arrived on 15.09.2009 to Bajpe International Airport - 9 Kg Saffron were seized - redemption fine was paid however passport of the petitioner was not returned - Held That:- Apex court in Suresh Nand held that no power vested in any other officer or Court except the Passport officer to retain passport. In the given case direction cannot be granted as it is in the custody of the Special Judge. Writ dismissed. The only course open for the petitioner is to apply before the learned Special Judge, Mangalore for release of the passport.
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