Validity of summons issues - SEZ unit - Impact of proceedings ...

Court Rules SEZ Gold Diversion Summons Valid; No Coercive Action, Investigation Must Proceed Under PML Act.

July 28, 2022

Case Laws Customs HC

Validity of summons issues - SEZ unit - Impact of proceedings under PML Act over Customs Act - allegation of diversion of duty free gold clandestinely diverted duty into the domestic market - As summoning of the petitioners by the respondents would not amount to taking any coercive steps like arresting them or prosecuting them, but only to proceed forward with the investigation and, however, as the learned Additional Solicitor General of India also conceded that they were not insisting on the presence of petitioners No.1 and 2, it is considered fit to allow the petition with regard to petitioner Nos.1 and 2 and to dismiss the petition with regard to petitioner Nos.3 to 5. The petitioners No.3 to 5 are directed to comply with the summons and to give their statements in person and to co-operate with the investigation in the interest of justice. - HC

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Validity of summons issues - SEZ unit - Impact of proceedings ...

Court Rules SEZ Gold Diversion Summons Valid; No Coercive Action, Investigation Must Proceed Under PML Act.

July 28, 2022

Case Laws Customs HC

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