Punjab HC orders CBI Inquiry to fix liability of erring Customs Dept on clearing consignment without making any Entry

Last updated: 19 October 2021
Quick Summary
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered a CBI inquiry into the Customs Department and GST Anti-Evasion Units. This follows the clearance of a consignment without proper entry, which was later found to contain a large quantity of cigarettes and other goods. The court expressed concern over the departments' inability to agree on who was responsible for the oversight, deeming their attitude tardy and irresponsible.

Court :
Punjab and Haryana High Court

Brief :
In Sunil Dutt v. Department of Customs, Commissionerate, Ludhiana [CRM-M-42144-2021 (O&M) dated October 13, 2021], the Honorable Punjab and Haryana High Court ("the Punjab HC") initiated Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) enquiry to fix liability of erring Customs Department and Anti Evasion Goods and Services Tax (GST) Units in respect of clearing of Consignment without making any entry.

Citation :
CRM-M-42144-2021 (O&M) dated October 13, 2021

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