1989 PLP 4595 (MLD)
SONEX CORPORATION — Petitioner Versus COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS — Respondent
| Citation | 1989 PLP 4595 (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Karachi |
| Bench Members | I. Mahmood and Z.A. Channa, JJ |
| Parties | SONEX CORPORATION — Petitioner Versus COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS — Respondent |
| Primary Law | Customs Act (IV of 1969) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1989 PLP 4595 (MLD)?
This judgment primarily cites: Customs Act (IV of 1969) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1989 PLP 4595 (MLD)?
The case was heard and decided by the Karachi bench comprising: I. Mahmood and Z.A. Channa, JJ.
Q3: What is the official citation format for this judgment on Pakistan Law Portal?
Cite this legal precedent as: 1989 PLP 4595 (MLD) (SONEX CORPORATION — Petitioner Versus COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS — Respondent). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.
Laws Cited
Representation
- S.A. Nusrat for Petitioner.
- Shah Jamil Alam, Deputy Attorney-General for Respondents.
- Date of hearing: 23rd December, 1976.
Headnotes / Summary
S.168(2), proviso--Show cause notice--Issuance of--Show cause notice issued to petitioner one day beyond prescribed period of two months without 'giving any extension provided under proviso to S. 168(2), was quashed and seized goods ordered to be returned to petitioner.
Judgment & Decree
I. MAHOOD, J.--It is conceded by the learned Deputy Attorney-General that the show-cause notice dated 23-10-1976, was issued one day beyond the time of two months prescribed under section 168(2) of the Customs Act, 1969, and further that no extension has been given as provided in the proviso to the said subsection. In these circumstances the show-cause notice is quashed and the seized goods shall be returned to the person from whose possession they were seized. This is without prejudice to any action that the department may take in accordance with law including extension of the period of the show-cause notice, if Monthly permissible in law. In view of this order the petition stands disposed of with no order as costs. H.B.T./S-493/K Order accordingly.