Custom appearance
I ordered an adult toy from website outside India. I was not aware it isn't legal to order it. I didn't recieve it. So i asked for refund. Almost after 2 months, i got a legal notice from custom to appear . I did not appear. Then came a second notice. It is fine and i do not want to appear there. I don't even need the item. What happens if i ignore the posts? How do i settle it without any problem? Can someone please suggest me? The notice reads as :-
XYZ(My Name)
123( My Address)
WHEREAS, I. bcd(name of superintendent) am making inquiry in connection with Section 11 under the Customs Act, 1962.
AND WHEREAS, I consider your attendance to
(a) give evidence and / or
(b) produce documents or things of the following description in your possession or under
your control:
To give statement to parcel no ........
Proof of identity, aadhar/PAN etc.
Any other documents relevant in the matter
NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of powers vested in me under Section 108 of the Customs Act, 1962, I do hereby summon you to appear before me authorised agent on in person or by an (given date and time of appearance) at the office of the office of Deputy Commissioner of Customs, (Address of office)
Inquiry as aforesaid is deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of section 229 and section 267 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (45 of 2023) and non-complinace of this summon is an offence punishable under section 208 and section 210 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (45 of 2023)
Given under my hand and seal of office to-day the 27 day of January, 2025 at (Address of office)
Name: bcd(name of superintendent)