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$~109 * 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 O R D E R % 25.08.2026
1. Through 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.
2. The 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.
3. It 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.
4.
Learned 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. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 31/08/2026 at 11:04:11
however, she did not appear.
5.
Learned Counsel appearing for the Petitioner, on the other hand, submits that no notice of hearing was received from the Revisional Authority.
6. In 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.
7. The Petitioner is directed to appear before the Revisional Authority on the aforesaid date and time.
8. The Revisional Authority is directed to decide the pending Revision Petition within a period of one month from the date of the hearing.
9. With 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. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 31/08/2026 at 11:04:11