WMP No.12577 of 2025 in WP No.11142 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16.05.2025 CORAM : THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN WMP No.12577 of 2025 in WP No.11142 of 2025 Shri.Murugula Shabbir Shaik, Proprietor of M/s.SMR Infra, No.11-1-46/1A, Opposite Medical Hall, Santhosh Nagar, Kandukur, Andhra Pradesh-523 105. .. Petitioner Vs. 1. The Additional Commissioner of Customs (SIIB), Chennai III Commissionerate, Custom House, No.60, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001. 2. The Deputy Commissioner of Customs (SIIB), Chennai III Commissionerate, Custom House, No.60, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001. 3. The Assistant Commissioner of Customs (Group-1), Custom House, No.60, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001. .. Respondents Prayer: Writ Miscellaneous Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for an interim direction to the respondents 1 and 2 to re-test of the imported goods vide 6466300 dated 02.11.2024 and 6948609 dated 29.11.2024 at an independent and accredited laboratory pending disposal of the above writ petition. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WMP No.12577 of 2025 in WP No.11142 of 2025 For Petitioner : Mr.Hari Radhakrishnan For Respondents : Mr.S.M.Deenadayalan S.SC ORDER Heard both sides. 2. The petitioner had imported the petition mentioned consignment. According to the respondents, it contains pathogens and is unfit for human consumption. The petitioner does not contest the said stand. His only submission is that the goods are animal feed and that therefore, he should be allowed to clear the goods. It is for this reason, the present petition has been filed. 2. All that the petitioner wants is to direct the second respondent to re-test the imported goods at an accredited laboratory. 3. In my view, no exception can be taken to the said request. I, therefore, direct the second respondent to send the sample taken from the petition mentioned imported goods for re-testing to an accredited https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WMP No.12577 of 2025 in WP No.11142 of 2025 laboratory. This exercise i.e., the dispatch to the accredited laboratory as well as obtaining the results, would be completed within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4. Writ Miscellaneous Petition is allowed, accordingly. 16.05.2025 Index: Yes/No Neutral Citation:Yes/No Issue order copy by 20.05.2025. ars/dk To 1. The Additional Commissioner of Customs (SIIB), Chennai III Commissionerate, Custom House, No.60, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001. 2. The Deputy Commissioner of Customs (SIIB), Chennai III Commissionerate, Custom House, No.60, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001. 3. The Assistant Commissioner of Customs (Group-1), Custom House, No.60, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WMP No.12577 of 2025 in WP No.11142 of 2025 G.R.SWAMINATHAN , J. ars/dk WMP No.12577 of 2025 in WP No.11142 of 2025 16.05.2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis