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2019 (2) TMI 1260 - DELHI HIGH COURTRelease of confiscated goods subsequently warehoused - the petitioner had paid the redemption fine as also demurrage charges to CONCOR - now the goods do not exist - Held that:- It is evident that when imported, there was doubt as to whether the goods answering to the description in the bills of entry could be permitted to be re-exported. It is not disputed that after 100% inspection which was made after detention of the goods, the customs authorities made the order on 8-6-2017. The order, in fact, imposed redemption fine which was apparently satisfied. The petitioner also paid demurrage charges to the CONCOR - there is no doubt that the petitioner’s grievance, in one sense, is justified. There is no doubt that the petitioner’s grievance, in one sense, is justified. However, as to the appropriateness of the remedy it seeks, the production of goods or their equivalent or some kind of compensation, this Court is of the opinion that the nature of dispute is such that it cannot be adjudicated in writ proceedings - The Court is of the opinion that the present petition seeking relief of release of goods which are no longer in existence cannot be granted - petition disposed off.
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