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2016 (6) TMI 627 - HC - CustomsSeeking release of gold bars - whether the seized gold is a smuggled goods or not - show cause notice was issued - Though the respondent seemed to have produced an authorisation letter, dated 13.10.2013, to carry gold from Kolkatta to Chennai, it is the contention of the department that the said authorisation letter is a fabricated document to bring smuggled gold bars to Chennai. - Held that:- if the subject gold is ultimately sold by the dealer, it would not be possible for verification or production before the competent authority, in the adjudication proceedings and to protect the interests of the revenue, the appellants are directed to release 15.160 kg of Gold Bars to the respondent, which was seized vide Mahazar dated 14th October 2013, subject to the conditions.
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