Geographical Indications Act 2014 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 6 · Assistance by Border Authorities
61. Compulsory release of seized goods to importer or exporter
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The Director‑General must release the seized goods to the importer or exporter (as the case may be) as soon as possible after the expiration of the retention period for the goods if the requestor has not, before the expiration of that period —
goods
“goods” means any natural or agricultural product or any product of handicraft or industry;
instituted an infringement action in relation to the goods; and
given written notice to the Director‑General stating that the infringement action has been instituted.
If —
an infringement action has been instituted in relation to the seized goods; and
on the 22nd day after the day on which the action was instituted, there is not in force an order of the Court in which the action was instituted preventing the release of the goods,the Director‑General must release the goods to the importer or exporter (as the case may be) as soon as possible after the firstmentioned day.
If the requestor gives written notice to the Director‑General stating that the requestor consents to the release of the seized goods, the Director‑General must release the goods to the importer or exporter (as the case may be) as soon as possible.
requestor
“requestor” means a person who gives a written notice under section 56(1) to the Director‑General;
This section has effect subject to section 64.