KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed customs officials and counsel for the petitioner to conclude their arguments on a constitutional petition filed by Hazrat Bilal, seeking release of his oil tanker bearing registration number KV-3825 seized by customs officials. A two-member bench, comprising Justice Munib Akhtar and Justice Umer Sial, was hearing the petition.
During the hearing, counsel for the customs authorities again sought time for filing para wise comments, therefore, the court granted him time and adjourned the matter.
Earlier, counsel for the petitioner stated that petitioner in lawful owner of the above mentioned vehicle, however, officials of the customs department seized it without shown any lawful reason.
Citing Secretary Finance and Director, Directorate General Customs Investigation & Intelligence-FBR as respondents, petitioner pleaded the court may direct them to release his vehicle immediately. He also pleaded the court may restrain them from taking any coercive action against him till final order of this petition.
