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No Justification to Withhold Duty Drawback: Delhi HC Directs Customs to Release ₹9.13 Lakh to Exporter

Update / Judgement Date

15 May 2025

Source

Taxscan

Author

Team — WCP Legal Desk

Reading Time

1 min read

Appeal Against OrderExcise, VAT & Custom

The Delhi High Court has issued a directive to the customs authorities, ordering them to promptly release a duty drawback amount of ₹12 lakh to an exporter. The court found the withholding of the drawback by the customs department to be unjustified based on the facts and circumstances of the case. This judgment serves to enforce the timely disbursement of export incentives, which are crucial for promoting international trade and supporting exporters in the country.