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2014 (9) TMI 439 - ALLAHABAD HIGH COURTImport of poppy seeds - importer contended that he was unaware of the fact that the final guidelines have been issued by the Government of India - on 14 February 2014, guidelines have been issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue for the registration of import contracts for import of poppy seeds into India - Held that:- Since the guidelines have been issued just over a fortnight ago, we consider it appropriate not to find fault with the fourth respondent, but would expect that the fourth respondent shall perform its duties and obligations for the enforcement of the obligations cast upon it, as explained in the judgment of this Court [2014 (9) TMI 288 - ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT] and as has now been formulated in the binding guidelines dated 14 February 2014. The guidelines, which have been formulated on 14 February 2014, shall apply both to the current financial year, i.e. 2013-14, for which affirmative duties and obligations have been cast upon the fourth respondent and for the succeeding financial years. CBN will ensure that it discharges its duties and obligations cast upon it by virtue of the guidelines so as to obviate a situation where any illegal import of poppy seeds takes place into India even during the current financial year. - Petition disposed of.
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