TMI Blog2021 (5) TMI 190X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... t, 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 - WPA 228 of 2021 - - - Dated ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... on an input received with regard to smuggled goods being purchased by jewellers of Jaipur from jewellers situated in Kolkata, Chennai and other places. She further submitted that the stock that has been seized, was in excess of what had been recorded in the books of account of the petitioner as stock-in-trade. She further submits that the search and seizure took place on February 16, 2020 and the investigation is at a nascent stage. 5. She further submits that petitioner has not been cooperating with the authorities and has missed several summon dates. 6. Mr. Y.J. Dastoor, learned Additional Solicitor General, has raised a preliminary point with regard to maintainability of the writ petition on the ground that the authority concerned ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... nforcement 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. 12. 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. 13. I make it clear that the petitioner shall cooperate with the authorities. I further hasten to clarify that I have not gone into the merits of this case. 14. With these above observations and directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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