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Madras High CourtWP/22642/2026disposed of with direction

M/S.Hi-Tech Print Systems v. The Commissioner Of Customs

2026-06-16Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI M/s.Hi-Tech Print Systems 292/1, Jeevarathinam Street, Flat No.6 Block 3, K.S.R Nagar, Ambattur, Chennai-600 053, Rep. by its Partner C.Prabhavathy ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Commissioner of customs Chennai II, Import Commissionerate, Custom House, No. 60 Rajaji Salai, Chennai-600 001

2. The Addl. Commissioner Of Customs (Gr-5) Chennai II, Import Commissionerate, Custom House, No. 60 Rajaji Salai, Chennai-600001

3. The Dy. Commissioner Of Customs, (Gr-5) Custom House, No. 60 Rajaji Salai, Chennai-600001.

..Respondent(s) This writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing Respondents 1-3 herein to forthwith release the various models of Secondhand Highly Specialized Equipment namely used Digital Multifunction Print, Copying and Scanning Machines Numbering 63 units imported by the petitioner under bill of Entry No.9633267 dated 02.06.206 provisionally under Sec. 110A of Customs Act. For Petitioner(s):

Mr. N.Viswanathan For Respondent(s):

Mr.M.Santhana Raman, SPC.

ORDER

This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1-3 herein to forthwith release the various models of Secondhand Highly Specialised Equipment namely used Digital Multifunction Print, Copying and Scanning Machines Numbering 63 units imported by the petitioner under bill of Entry No.9633267 dated 02.06.206 provisionally under Sec. 110A of Customs Act.

2. Heard the learned counsel for both side and perused the materials available on record.

3. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and in view of the limited request sought for by the petitioner, this court directs the second respondent to forthwith release the various models of Secondhand Highly Specialized Equipment namely used Digital Multi-function Print, Copying and Scanning Machines Numbering 63 units imported by the petitioner under bill of Entry No.9633267 dated 02.06.206 provisionally under Sec. 110A of Customs Act within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 16-06-2026 rli

Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order To

1. The Commissioner of customs Chennai II, Import Commissionerate, Custom House, No. 60 Rajaji Salai, Chennai-600 001

2. The Addl. Commissioner Of Customs (gr-5) Chennai II, Import Commissionerate, Custom House, No. 60 Rajaji Salai, Chennai-600001

3. The Dy. Commissioner Of Customs, (gr-5) Custom House, No. 60 Rajaji Salai, Chennai-600001

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

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