| Case ID |
f7bd624e-755c-4c52-b6c9-1d6b00ba57a6 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Special Customs Reference Applications Nos. 174 an |
| Decision Date |
Nov 10, 2021 |
| Hearing Date |
Nov 10, 2021 |
| Decision |
The Sindh High Court upheld the decision of the Customs Appellate Tribunal, which had ruled that the valuation of imported goods could not be determined directly under Section 25(9) of the Customs Act, 1969, as it violated the sequential method outlined in Sections 25(1) to 25(8). The court found that the Customs authorities had failed to follow the mandatory time limits for valuation after provisional release. Hence, the appeal by the Collector of Customs was dismissed, affirming that the valuation process must adhere to established legal procedures. |
| Summary |
In the case of Special Customs Reference Applications Nos. 174 and 175 of 2016, the Sindh High Court addressed critical issues surrounding the valuation of imported goods under the Customs Act, 1969. The case involved the Collector of Customs challenging the decision of the Customs Appellate Tribunal, which had invalidated the Customs authorities' valuation determined under the Fall Back Method as per Section 25(9). Instead, the Tribunal mandated the application of the Sequential Method outlined in Sections 25(1) to 25(8). This led to the High Court's affirmation of the Tribunal's decision, emphasizing the importance of adhering to legal protocols and time frames in customs valuation. The ruling highlights the significance of proper valuation methods in customs law, ensuring that imported goods are assessed fairly and in accordance with statutory requirements. The decision serves as a precedent in customs law, reinforcing the principles of due process and adherence to established legal frameworks. Keywords such as 'customs valuation', 'Customs Act 1969', 'Sindh High Court decision', and 'imported goods valuation' are relevant for SEO optimization. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUHAMMAD SHAFI SIDDIQUI, JUSTICE,
MAHMOOD A. KHAN, JUSTICE
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| Lawyers |
Mrs. Masooda Siraj
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| Petitioners |
THE COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS
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| Respondents |
MESSRS SONIA INTERNATIONAL AND ANOTHER
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| Citations |
2022 SLD 2268,
2022 PTD 1836
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Customs Act, 1969
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| Sections |
25,
25D,
25(1),
25(2),
25(3),
25(4),
25(5),
25(6),
25(7),
25(8),
25(9),
196,
196(5)
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