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2018 (12) TMI 1368 - HC - CustomsSmuggling - 24 ct. gold unfinished rings - Baggage Rules - prohibited goods - Held that:- It is only the release of the seized goods ordered whereas, the proceedings under Section 124 had to go on. Admittedly, the authorities have not proceeded with the enquiry in this regard. In the event, the respondent is found guilty, it is always open to the authorities to proceed in the manner known to law. Though in the writ petition quashing of the seizure order was sought, the learned single Judge, has only directed the return of the gold seized. It is for the Department to proceed with the show cause notice and any reply filed by the respondent to be considered. It is for the Department to proceed with the show cause notice and any reply filed by the respondent to be considered. When it is open to the authorities to proceed in the manner known to law, the appeal filed by them is unwarranted - appeal dismissed.
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