1989 PLP 2322 (MLD)
Messers FAMOUS CORPORATION — Petitioners Versus COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS and others — Respondents
| Citation | 1989 PLP 2322 (MLD) |
| Forum / Court | Karachi |
| Bench Members | Ajmal Mian, CJ. and Abdul Rahim Kazi, J |
| Parties | Messers FAMOUS CORPORATION — Petitioners Versus COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS and others — Respondents |
| Primary Law | Customs Act (IV of 1969) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1989 PLP 2322 (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 2322 (MLD)?
The case was heard and decided by the Karachi bench comprising: Ajmal Mian, CJ. and Abdul Rahim Kazi, J.
Q3: What is the official citation format for this judgment on Pakistan Law Portal?
Cite this legal precedent as: 1989 PLP 2322 (MLD) (Messers FAMOUS CORPORATION — Petitioners Versus COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS and others — Respondents). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.
Laws Cited
Representation
- S. Afser Abidi for Petitioners.
- Abdus Sattar for Respondents.
Headnotes / Summary
Ss.121 & 123--Allegation of importing goods in contravention of law--Goods transhipped to Lahore Dry Port--Contention of importer that in case Customs Department had information about contravention it should have been conveyed to the Port Authorities at Lahore and after that Customs Officer could examine question of alleged contravention and take action in accordance with law- Department having failed to do so, High Court ordered that if consignment had Customs Officer, forwarded to Dry Port alongwith the report, if any.
Judgment & Decree
S. Afser Abidi for Petitioners. Abdus Sattar for Respondents. AJMAL MIAN, C J--The petitioners had imported certain consignments of rubber scrap. They want to clear the same at the Dry Port Lahore in terms of a public notice dated 12th June, 1988. The case of the respondents is that they have information that the above consignments contravenes the law. The contention of the petitioner is that in terms of para 2 of the above public notice, the information is to be conveyed by the Customs House, Karachi to the Dry Port by telex or telephone and, therefore, the Customs Officer can examine the above question and can take action in accordance with law against the petitioner if factually they have made any contravention. 2. We would dispose of the above petition by ordering that the Karachi Customs House may convey the information to the Dry Port authorities and, there, the Customs Officers can examine the question whether there has been factually any contravention of the Customs law or any other law and may take action against the petitioners if so warranted. If the consignment has already been examined by the Customs Officers at Karachi, the same may be resealed and may be forwarded to the Dry Port alongwith the report, if any. 3. The petition stands disposed of in the above terms. H.B.T.F-98/K Order accordingly.