2005 (5) TMI 226

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..... ted a consignment of watch straps from Switzerland. They were made of Ostrich, Calf and Alligator leather. The value of the consignment was about Rs. 11 lakhs. That consignment remains confiscated under the impugned order with the following finding. "5. I have carefully consider the various submissions made by the appellant in the Appeal Memorandum as also the submissions made during the personal .....

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..... nst the above order. 2. It is evident from the order that confiscation was for violation of International Trade Convention on Endangered Species (CITES) and Wild Life Protection Act. While the order has not specified particular provisions of the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972, reliance clearly is on the provision of that Act. 3. When the appeal came up for hearing today, both sides took us throu .....

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..... red and not the imported one i.e. Mississipiens. In regard to Ostrich and Calf, there are no entries at all under the Wild Life Protection Act. It is, thus, clear that the three varieties of straps under import were not subject to any restriction for import under the Wild Life Protection Act. Import Trade Control Schedule mentions watch strap under entry 91132090. Items under that entry are freely .....

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