01 November 2011
Mr.'X' imported several consignment of goods under proper license valid up to 31st DEC 2010. A consignment was imported per "Maharani ship" on 29th DEC 2010. Before goods were unloaded,strike broke out and goods can not be unloaded.ship was forced to leave the port. The strike ended on 9th January 2011. the ship reentered the port on 9th Jan 2011. Mr. X claims that the leaving of the port by ship was involuntary and to save the goods. Mr. X also claims that since the vessel has entered the Territorial water earlier import was completed. Could the goods be cleared in the same license?