2017 PLP 1146 (PTD)
Messrs BUTYAL ENTERPRISES Versus COLLECTOR CUSTOMS APPRAISEMENT CUSTOMS HOUSE
| Citation | 2017 PLP 1146 (PTD) |
| Forum / Court | Sindh High Court |
| Bench Members | Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi and Abdul Maalik Gaddi, JJ |
| Parties | Messrs BUTYAL ENTERPRISES Versus COLLECTOR CUSTOMS APPRAISEMENT CUSTOMS HOUSE |
| Primary Law | Customs Act (IV of 1969) |
Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 2017 PLP 1146 (PTD)?
This judgment primarily cites: Customs Act (IV of 1969) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.
Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 2017 PLP 1146 (PTD)?
The case was heard and decided by the Sindh High Court bench comprising: Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi and Abdul Maalik Gaddi, JJ.
Q3: What is the official citation format for this judgment on Pakistan Law Portal?
Cite this legal precedent as: 2017 PLP 1146 (PTD) (Messrs BUTYAL ENTERPRISES Versus COLLECTOR CUSTOMS APPRAISEMENT CUSTOMS HOUSE). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.
Laws Cited
Representation
- Muhammad Afzal Awan for Appellant.
Headnotes / Summary
S. 196
Unexplained delay of 10 months
Appeal was barred by limitation and no explanation for delay occurred in filing appeal was given nor any application seeking condonation of delay was filed
Substantial legal right had accrued in favour of succeeding party, after expiry of period of limitation provided under relevant statute, which could not be taken away in a casual manner, unless there was some plausible explanation and evidence explaining delay of each and every day was given
No plausible explanation was offered by appellant to condone inordinate delay of more than 10 months
Appeal was dismissed in circumstances. Collector of Customs v. Shahder Vankovani 2016 PTD 55 and Messrs Pakistan Soap Manufacturers v. Custom Appellate Tribunal Sp. Customs Ref. No.367 of 2016 rel.