Dynamic Prime Exports v. The Commissioner Of Customs
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 19-06-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP Nos. 23244 & 23246 of 2026 Dynamic Prime Exports Represented by its Proprietor, Mr.
Deepesh Jain M/33. Years, Having Office at No.1, Ground Floor, Seenu Street, Opp. Select Theater, Sowcarpet, Chennai-600 001 Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Commissioner Of Customs Chennai-II, Commissionerate (Import) Customs House, No.60 Rajaji Salai, Chennai-600 001 3.Apollo World Connect Limited Represented by its Authorised Signatory, Having Office at No.11 2nd Floor, Bank Street, Kilpauk, Chennai-600 010 Respondent(s) WP No. 23246 of 2026
1. Dynamic Prime Exports Represented by its Proprietor, Mr.
Deepesh Jain M/33. Years, Having Office at No.1, Ground Floor, Seenu Street, Opp. Select Theater, Sowcarpet, Chennai-600 001 Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Commissioner Of Customs Chennai-II, Commissionerate (Import) Customs House, No.60 Rajaji Salai, Chennai-600 001
3.Triway Container Freight Station Pvt.
Ltd.
Represented by its Authorised Signatory, No.325 Thambu Chetty Street, Chennai-600 001 Respondent(s) Common Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, directing the Respondents 1 and 2 to consider and dispose of the Petitioners' representation dated 30.01.2026 and 18.12.20525 respectively and consequently to cancel the sale of Lot No.01/202-2x20 and Lot No.07/2024 respectively and to refund or credit the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) paid by the Petitioners. In both WPs For Petitioner(s):
Mr.V.Anand For Respondent:
Mr.B.Sivaraman, Junior Panel Counsel COMMON ORDER By consent of both parties, these writ petitions are taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
2. These writ petition have been filed for a direction, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representations dated 30.01.2026 and 18.12.20525 respectively and consequently to cancel the sale of Lot No.01/202-2x20 and Lot No.07/2024 respectively and to refund or credit the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) paid by the petitioners.
3. It is the case of the petitioners that the petitioner is the registered buyer on the file of the second respondent e-auction platform and been participating in auction of uncleared/confiscated cargo conducted on behalf of customs. The petitioner participated in MSTC Auction and declared successful bidder under the above-mentioned lots. At the time of initial inspection, it was declared that lead content is very high and after conducting another report, it was informed that lead is only 0.76, hence, the petitioner sought to cancel the lot and to refund the EMD paid by the petitioner in WP.No.23244 of 2026. Insofar as WP.No.23246 of 2026, upon inspection it was observed that Arecanuts have a very limited remaining shelf , hence, the petitioner also sought to cancel the lot and to refund the EMD paid by the petitioner. Hence, these writ petitions.
4. Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record.
5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court without going into the merits of the case directs the second respondent to consider the representations of the petitioner dated 30.01.2026 and 18.12.2025 respectively and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.
6. Accordingly, these writ petitions stand disposed of. No costs.
19-06-2026 dhk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The Commissioner Of Customs Chennai-II, Commissionerate (Import) Customs House, No.60 Rajaji Salai, Chennai-600 001
M.DHANDAPANI J.
dhk WP Nos. 23244 & 23246 of 2026 19-06-2026