Writ petition seeking direction to customs authorities to consider a representation for issuance of a G Card under Regulation 17(3) CBLR 2013 without insisting on oral examination. The court, without going into merits, disposed of the petition directing consideration within eight weeks.
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W.P(MD)No.26610 of 2025
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 25.09.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
W.P(MD)No.26610 of 2025
Sahaya Brightlin
... Petitioner
Vs.
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of
India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the
1st and 2nd respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated
15.04.2025 to issue “G Card” in terms of Regulation 17(3) of CBLR,
2013 without insisting on passing oral examination.
For Petitioner : Mr.Hari Radhakrishnan,
For Respondents : Mr.R.Gowri Shankar
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Heard both sides.
ORDER
2.The writ petitioner seeks issuance of G Card in terms of Regulations 17(3) of CBLR 2013.
3.The petitioner has given a representation in this regard. The petitioner wants exemption from passing oral examination. It is the competent authority who has to consider the same.
4.Without going into the merits of the matter, I direct the respondents to dispose of the writ petitioner's representation, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.
25.09.2025
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To:
Tuticorin – 628 004.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the respondents should be directed to consider the petitioner's representation for issuance of a G Card under Regulation 17(3) CBLR 2013 without insisting on oral examination.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Sahaya Brightlin
The Commissioner of Customs, Customs House, Tuticorin
The Assistant Commissioner of Customs (CBLR), Customs House, Tuticorin
G.R.Swaminathan
As recorded by the court registry
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