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2020 (8) TMI 703 - HC - CustomsProvisional Release of seized goods - High end wrist watches - petitioner submitted that it would suffice for the disposal of the writ petition if a suitable direction is given to the respondents to provisionally release the goods which are detained by the respondent No.1 - HELD THAT:- It appears that high end wrist watches have been seized and lying with the respondent No.2/DRI since 29th October, 2012. Learned Senior Counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that they are ready and willing to deposit the duty under protest. As per the show-cause notice issued by the respondent No.1, the duty amount mentioned is ₹ 52,19,582/-. Out of this amount, ₹ 27,50,669/- has already been deposited by the petitioner during the course of investigation - petitioner has shown the readiness and willingness to deposit the remaining amount of ₹ 24,68,913/- for the provisional release of the high end wrist watches, without prejudice to his rights and contentions in the adjudication process of the show-cause notice. The respondent No.1 directed to decide the application for the provisional release of the goods, in accordance with law - petition disposed off.
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