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2010 (1) TMI 459 - HC - CustomsImports - Container on import found to weigh much less than weight shown in bills of lading. Consignee not taking delivery within time offered. Goods seized and given on superdari to CONCOR. Petitioner, an agent of shipping line seeking release of empty container. CONCOR further asking for rent before release of containers. Held that - liability if any arising out of import, governed by terms of contract between consigner and consignee. No liability attached to shipping line either for payment of haulage charges or detention charges to port authority or CONCOR. Customs having no objection to release containers to shipping line. No body's case that containers constitute case property and required to be detained for criminal case. No provision in Major Port Act, 1963 obligating shipping line to pay rent for containers. Respondents directed to release containers after unloading consignment.
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