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2021 (5) TMI 190 - HC - FEMASearch and seizure operation carried out by the officers of the Enforcement Directorate under FEMA - excess jewellery seized - HELD THAT:- With regard to the search and seizure of the excess jewellery that has been seized by the Enforcement Directorate, it is to be noted that in the writ petition, the petitioner has relied on several documents to indicate that this “excess jewellery” was duly accounted for and had been sent for job work. In my view, the Enforcement Directorate should look into the documents filed in the writ petition and pass a reasoned order on whether these goods are stock-in-trade or not. In the event, the Enforcement Directorate finds that the same are duly accounted for, the same should be released in favour of the petitioner in accordance with law. The above enquiry and the reasoned order should be passed within a period of eight weeks from date. The authorities are also directed to allow the authorized representative of the petitioner-company to have a lawyer of his choice to be present during the summons at an inaudible distance as per the guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court. The petitioner shall cooperate with the authorities. We further hasten to clarify that I have not gone into the merits of this case.With these above observations and directions, this writ petition stands disposed of
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