COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS Vs. UMA SHANKAR VERMA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This appeal is directed against a judgment and order dated 9th February, 1999 passed by a learned Judge of this Court whereby and whereunder the learned Trial Judge directed release of the gold seized from the writ petitioner with the following directions :-

(2.) The adjudication proceedings in all respects shall be completed within three months from today and final order passed during this period.

(3.) If the respondents do not complete the adjudication proceedings and pass the final order within three months from today, the petitioner shall become entitled to the refund of the aforesaid amount of Rs. 3,26,560/- with interest at the rate of 18% per annum. The Bank guarantee and the bond furnished by the petitioner shall also immediately stand discharged at the expiry of the three months period.