Neelam Singh v. Commissioner of Customs

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25.08.2026

¶1Through the present Writ Petition, the Petitioner seeks issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the Respondents to comply with and give effect to Order-in-Appeal No. CC(A)/CUS/D-I/Airport/44/2026-27 dated 17th April, 2026, and consequently release the goods.

¶2The Petitioner had arrived at IGI Airport, Delhi from Dubai on 21st March, 2023, carrying gold weighing 295 grams. Proceedings were initiated against the Petitioner, pursuant to which the aforesaid Order-in-Appeal was passed on 17th April, 2026, directing release of the seized gold upon payment of the redemption fine and penalty.

¶3It is submitted that the Respondents have preferred a Revision against the aforesaid Order-in-Appeal, which is stated to be pending before the Revisional Authority.

¶4Learned Counsel appearing for the Respondents submits that the Petitioner was called for a personal hearing on 12th August, 2026; This is a digitally signed order. however, she did not appear.

¶5Learned Counsel appearing for the Petitioner, on the other hand, submits that no notice of hearing was received from the Revisional Authority.

¶6In view of the aforesaid position, the Revisional Authority is directed to grant an opportunity of personal hearing to the Petitioner on 27th August, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.

¶7The Petitioner is directed to appear before the Revisional Authority on the aforesaid date and time.

¶8The Revisional Authority is directed to decide the pending Revision Petition within a period of one month from the date of the hearing.

¶9With the aforesaid observations, the present Writ Petition, along with pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of.

ANIL KSHETARPAL, J.

AMIT MAHAJAN, J. AUGUST 25, 2026 Pallavi/MM This is a digitally signed order.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010402732026 + W.P.(C) 12489/2026 NEELAM SINGH .....Petitioner Through: Ms. Richakumari, Mr. Pawan and Mr. Nagendra Yadav, Advs. versus COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS .....Respondent Through: Mr. Shubham Tyagi (SSC, CBIC), Ms. Navruti Ojha, Advs. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL KSHETARPAL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT MAHAJAN