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2021 (12) TMI 295 - HC - CustomsSeizure of goods - Jurisdiction - power of Investigating Officer under the Customs Act, 1962 - HELD THAT:- It is unfortunate that despite a clear enunciation and pronouncement of the law on the aspect of ‘Proper Officer’ under Section 110 of the Customs Act, the concerned officials of the Respondents are repeatedly seizing goods without having the authority and jurisdiction to do so. Perhaps, the judgment in M/S CANON INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED VERSUS COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS [2021 (3) TMI 384 - SUPREME COURT], has not been either read by the concerned officials or has not been understood in the correct perspective. As a result, this Court is flooded with litigation on the same issue and we cannot help but observe that it is the action of the Respondents in not applying the binding dicta of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, which is breeding unnecessary litigation. It is directed that the Registry of this Court to send a copy of the judgment dated 09.03.2021, passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Canon India to the Respondents herein, through electronic mode, so that corrective measures and steps are taken, in accordance with the judgment and citizens are not put to mental and financial harassment by filing petitions before this Court. List on 29.10.2021.
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