Serial No. 09 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 269 of 2024 Date of Decision: 01.04.2025 1. Muhammad Ali 2. Muhammed Shafi KP 3. Abdul Shukoor 4. Mohammed Yasir Yoosaf 5. Seenath Fousiya V … Petitioner(s) Versus 1. Commissioner of Customs (Preventive), North Eastern Region, 110 M.G. Road, Shillong Meghalaya-793001. 2. Additional Commissioner of Customs, Customs Preventive Commissionerate, North Eastern Region, 110 M.G. Road, Shillong Meghalaya-793001. …. Respondent(s) Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. Harris Moosa, Adv. with Ms. P. Chettri, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Dr. N. Mozika, DSGI with Ms. K. Gurung, Adv. 2025:MLHC:252-DB _________________________________________________________ i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No in press: Per. H.S. Thangkhiew, Judge: (ORAL) 1. In the order dated 20.03.2025, passed by this Court, the submission of Mr. Harris Moosa, learned counsel for the petitioners had been recorded that the petitioners were willing to pursue the matter by filing a statutory appeal before the Customs authorities, and that the matter be closed before this Court. It was also prayed that the period spent pursuing the matter before this Court be given consideration for exclusion on the question of delay, when the appeal is taken by the Commissioner of Appeals. 2. Dr. N. Mozika, learned DSGI assisted by Ms. K. Gurung, learned counsel for the respondents has no objection to the said submission, he only submits that the appeal will be taken up in accordance with law. 3. The submissions are duly recorded. 2025:MLHC:252-DB 4. Accordingly, the matter is closed by allowing the writ petitioners to pursue the matter by filing a statutory appeal. With regard to the period spent pursuing the matter before this Court, the same shall be given due consideration, on an appropriate application being filed, before the Appellate authorities. 5. The matter stands closed and disposed of. (B. Bhattacharjee) (H.S. Thangkhiew) JUDGE JUDGE Meghalaya 01.04.2025 “V. Lyndem PS” 2025:MLHC:252-DB Digitally signed by VALENTINO LYNDEM Date: 2025.04.02 10:39:21 IST