KARACHI: The Model Customs Collectorate (MCC) of Appraisement-East has released the detained consignments of auto parts on Sindh High Court (SHC) orders.
According to details, the SHC had issued contempt notices against Collector MCC Appraisement-East Najeeb-ur-Rehman Abbasi, Deputy Collector (R&D) Rizwan Mehmood and appraiser Dost Muhammad for not releasing auto parts consignments despite the court orders.
The SHC had asked the Collector MCC Appraisement-East, Deputy Collector (R&D) Rizwan Mehmood and appraiser Dost Muhammad to appear before court on Oct, 24. Later on, the appraisers Dost Muhammad complied with the court orders and released the consignments.
It is pertinent to mention here that the importers of automobiles spare parts had moved the SHC a few months ago after the authorities concerned detected alleged tax evasion to the tune of Rs 80 million. However, the court ordered the Customs authorities to release the consignments without taking any differential amount.