| Case ID |
14fd817a-a4ec-427c-9049-5f642a9d959d |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No.32554 of 2013 |
| Decision Date |
Jan 21, 2014 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by Haji Abdul Razzaq Khan against the Federation of Pakistan regarding the seizure of his imported vehicle. The court found that the vehicle was indeed older than five years, thus violating the Import Policy Order, 2013. The petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence that the vehicle was imported under a valid letter of credit established before the amendment of the import policy. The court upheld the authorities' actions, confirming that the seizure was lawful and in accordance with the provisions of the law, particularly the Import and Export Control Act and the Customs Act. |
| Summary |
In the case of Haji Abdul Razzaq Khan vs. Federation of Pakistan, the Lahore High Court addressed the legality of the seizure of a vehicle imported under a letter of credit. The petitioner contended that the seizure was illegal as the vehicle was imported lawfully. However, the court concluded that the vehicle's age exceeded the limits set by the Import Policy Order, 2013, which prohibits the import of vehicles older than five years. The court's analysis focused on the amendments made to the import policy and the validity of the letter of credit under which the vehicle was imported. The ruling emphasized the necessity for compliance with the established import regulations and highlighted the legal implications of non-compliance. The case underscores the importance of adhering to import policies and the legal framework governing international trade. Keywords: import policy, vehicle seizure, Lahore High Court, legal compliance, import regulations. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SHEZADA MAZHAR, J
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Haji ABDUL RAZZAQ KHAN
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| Respondents |
FEDERATION OF PAKISTAN through Secretary and 5 others
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| Citations |
2014 SLD 1504,
2014 PTD 883,
(2014) 109 TAX 236,
2014 PTCL 62
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| Other Citations |
2009 PTD 467,
2004 PTD 369
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| Laws Involved |
Import Policy Order, 2013,
Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
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| Sections |
Cl.4, proviso,
199
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