KARACHI: A division bench of High Court of Sindh issued notices to the Pakistan Custom officials for Aug 02 while hearing a constitution petition filed by Minitex Private Limited.

The petitioner maintained that the consignment was inbonded on arrival. Later 50 per cent was ex-bonded on payment of security. The importer later applied for partial release. In the mean while a revision was decided by the Director General.

The petitioner filed an appeal before the Special Customs Appellate Tribunal which is pending a decision.

Meanwhile the petitioner moved the SHC seeking release of the remaining consignment against security equivalent to duty and other taxes applicable.

The bench after hearing initial arguments issued notices to the respondent officials for Aug 02.