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2022 (10) TMI 1234 - HC - CustomsSeizure of gold chains - Confiscation - appeal filed after the period of 60 days prescribed in section 128 of the Act, even beyond the period of 30 days, upto which the delay can be condoned - notice issued requiring him to produce evidence regarding filing of appeal and the order, failure to produce such evidence would result in the gold being sold in auction u/s 150 of the Customs Act, 1962 - HELD THAT:- The incident had occurred on 3/6/2014 and the confiscation order was issued on 7/3/2014. Admittedly, appeal against that order was filed highly belatedly resulting in Ext. P4 order dated 18/6/2015. The petitioner did not challenge Ext. P4 order for a long period of seven years and was prompted to action only when served with Ext. P5 notice proposing to sell the confiscated gold. As there is inordinate delay on the petitioner's part, this court will not be justified in entertaining and granting the relief sought in this writ petition. In the result, the writ petition is dismissed.
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