HC allowed the petition challenging demurrage charges. The ...

Judicial Intervention Secures Refund of Demurrage Charges After Prolonged Administrative Delays and Detention Certificates

May 30, 2025

Case Laws Customs HC

HC allowed the petition challenging demurrage charges. The petitioner sought refund after obtaining Detention Certificates through judicial intervention, following prolonged administrative delays between DRI and Customs authorities. Despite multiple reminders from 2015 to 2018, the respondent failed to process the refund. The court found no laches on the petitioner's part and directed the respondent to process the demurrage charges refund within 4 weeks, holding the administrative authorities responsible for the unwarranted delay in resolving the matter.

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HC allowed the petition challenging demurrage charges. The ...

Judicial Intervention Secures Refund of Demurrage Charges After Prolonged Administrative Delays and Detention Certificates

May 30, 2025

Case Laws Customs HC

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