KARACHI: The Collector Custom, Appraisement, West, Operation Manager and Traffic Manager of Karachi Port Trust (KPT) were put on notice for Aug 24 by a division bench of High Court of Sindh (SHC) comprising Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi and Justice Mrs Ashraf Jahan.

The bench was hearing a constitution petition filed by Messers Sardar M Ashraf D Baloch Construction company.

Ms Dil Khurram Shaheen advocate appearing for the petitioner company submitted that it is duly registered with Pakistan Engineering Council and import of the vehicle was also as per import policy. The importer filed a goods declaration under PCT heading 8479.1010.

The custom officials, despite completion of all formalities are denying the release, she submitted.

The bench after initial hearing ordered issuance of notices to respondents for Aug 24.