KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued notices to the Customs Department and deputy attorney on a constitutional petition filed by M/S Sonia International against enhancing 100 percent values of ice cream flavors brand “Swensens”.
While hearing of the petition, a two-member bench, headed by Justice Munib Akhtar, directed them to file their respective para wise comments on the next date of hearing.
Earlier, counsel for the petitioner stated that it is engaged in the lawful business import of ice cream flavors brand “Swensens”, it is seriously aggrieved by action of the customs department which suddenly the valuation ruling 1167/2017 dated 25/05/2017 much higher unit price @ $ 4.25kg by enhancing 100% value of impugned goods Valuation Ruling 1167/2017 dated 22/05/2017.
Citing Secretary Revenue Division, Chief Collector of Customs Appraisement South, Collector of Customs Appraisement East, Director General of Valuation as respondents, he pleaded the court to set aside impugned valuation ruling and restrain them from taking any coercive action against the petitioner.
