| Case ID |
d7ee9bec-8ef3-4cad-a69b-736277ed5e6a |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Writ Petition No. 13890 of 2001 |
| Decision Date |
Aug 02, 2001 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Lahore High Court ruled that the Collector (Adjudication) lacked the authority to reopen cases that had already been decided by competent adjudicating authorities. It emphasized the distinction between the powers of the Collector in an executive capacity versus an adjudicating authority, reinforcing that the issuance of the show-cause notice was not a valid adjudicative action. The court held that the petition was maintainable since the law did not provide an alternate remedy against the decision of the Collector (Adjudication) to issue the impugned notice. |
| Summary |
In the case of Khan Trading Company vs. Collector of Customs, the Lahore High Court addressed critical issues surrounding the jurisdiction of the Collector (Adjudication) under the Customs Act (IV of 1969). The court evaluated the nature of the powers exercised by the Collector, distinguishing between executive and adjudicatory functions. It noted that the term 'Collector of Customs' does not encompass those acting as adjudicating authorities, which has significant implications for the maintainability of petitions. The court concluded that the show-cause notice issued to the petitioner was invalid because it attempted to reopen a matter previously adjudicated by an Additional Collector (Adjudication). The ruling reaffirms the importance of maintaining clear boundaries between different roles within the Customs Department, ensuring that parties have recourse to appropriate legal remedies. This case underscores the evolving landscape of customs law in Pakistan and highlights the need for clarity in the adjudicatory processes, which is essential for fair and efficient dispute resolution. |
| Court |
Lahore High Court
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
JAWAD S. KHAWAJA
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| Lawyers |
Maqsood Ahmed Butt,
Mian Sultan Tanvir,
Imran Shafiq,
Khan Muhammad Virk
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| Petitioners |
KHAN TRADING COMPANY, GUJRANWALA
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| Respondents |
COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS, EXCISE AND SALES TAX (ADJUDICATION), LAHORE
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| Citations |
2002 SLD 1866,
2002 CLC 705
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Customs Act (IV of 1969),
Constitution of Pakistan (1973)
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| Sections |
194-A(1)(a),
195,
3,
5,
179,
18,
25,
26,
199
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