COURT DIRECTS CUSTOMS TO EXPEDITE VEHICLE SCANNING PROCESS

The Court lacks the technical expertise to determine aspects such as motor capacity, and therefore, assistance from relevant experts is required,” Justice Abeysuriya said.

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President's Counsel Farzana Jameel, appearing for the petitioner company, informed the Court that the scanners required by Customs for inspection are available. She stated that the petitioner company would make the scanners accessible and that the inspection could be carried out in the presence of engineers. The petitioner further stated that it was not agreeable to providing a corporate guarantee for the penalties imposed.

Meanwhile, Deputy Solicitor General Chaya Sri Nammuni informed the Court that the Customs submitted a motion yesterday (28) evening regarding the Customs declaration on the scanners imported by the petitioner company.