KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed parties to file their respective para wise comments on appeal filed by Collector of Customs Collectorate Hyderabad against judgment of the Customs Appellate Tribunal Karachi which had directed release of Hino Truck bearing registration number AE-1636 loading plastic scrap to owner Long Khan son of Dur Khan. A two-member bench, comprising Justice Munib Akhtar and Justice Umer Sial, was hearing the petition.
During the hearing, counsel for the customs department sought time to file comments, therefore, the court adjourned the matter and directed them to file their comments on the next date of hearing.
Earlier, counsel for the applicant submitted that Hino truck bearing registration number AE-1636 loading plastic scrap was intercepted which was alleged smuggled/ non-duty paid, however, owner of the truck moved Customs Appellate Tribunal which directed to release said vehicle without considering facts.
Counsel further stated that customs department has sufficient evidences and submitted court therefore order of the Customs Appellate Tribunal is illegal, mala fide and no legal effects. He said that department can proof charge against suspect.
Citing Long Khan son of Dur Khan and Customs Appellate Tribunal as respondents, applicant pleaded the court to set aside impugned order of the Customs Appellate Tribunal.
