WP(MD). No.16599 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 18.06.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY WP(MD). No.16599 of 2026 Mohamed Abu Suhaib ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Assistant / Deputy Commissioner of Customs, Customs Intelligence Unit, Trichy. 2.The Joint / Additional Commissioner of Customs, Head Quarters, Trichy. 3.The Assistant Commissioner of Customs, Air Intelligence Unit, Trichy. ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent to return the seized gold jewels, vide order O.R.No.91/2026-AIU, Trichy dated 19.05.2026 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 09.06.2026. 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.16599 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.M.Sathish Kumar, For Respondents : Mr.R.Gowrishankar Senior Standing Counsel ORDER The Writ Petition is filed for a Mandamus directing the third respondent to return the seized gold jewels, vide order in O.R.No.91/2026-AIU, Trichy dated 19.05.2026, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 09.06.2026. 2. The case of the petitioner is that he was working in Malaysia and travelled to India. At that time, jewels comprising two gold chains, totally weighing about 92 grams of 22-karat gold and worth approximately Rs.13,68,040/- was seized from the petitioner on the allegation of smuggling. The contention of the learned counsel for the petitioner is that the petitioner was entitled to bring the said jewels and possesses the valid receipts evidencing their purchase. The adjudication proceedings are still pending. Pending such adjudication proceedings, the petitioner has made a representation seeking for interim custody of the jewels. Since the same was not considered, the petitioner is before this Court. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.16599 of 2026 3. When the matter came up for hearing, the learned Senior Standing Counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents would submit that the said representation would be considered in accordance with law and orders would be passed if ample time is given. 4. In view thereof, this writ petition is disposed of on the following terms: i. The representation of the petitioner dated 09.06.2026 shall be taken up for consideration by the third respondent; ii. Due opportunity of hearing can also be granted to the petitioner; iii. Final speaking orders, in accordance with law, shall be passed within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a web copy of this order. iv. No costs. 18.06.2026 sji 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.16599 of 2026 NCC : Yes/No D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J. sji TO 1.The Assistant / Deputy Commissioner of Customs, Customs Intelligence Unit, Trichy. 2.The Joint / Additional Commissioner of Customs, Head Quarters, Trichy. 3.The Assistant Commissioner of Customs, Air Intelligence Unit, Trichy. ORDER IN WP(MD) No.16599 of 2026 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.16599 of 2026 Date : 18/06/2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis