Geographical Indications Act 2014 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 6 · Assistance by Border Authorities
63. Infringement actions
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The Court in which an infringement action is pending may, on the application of a person having a sufficient interest in the subject matter of the action, allow the person to be joined as a defendant to the action.
An authorised officer is entitled to be heard on the hearing of an infringement action.
In addition to any relief that may be granted apart from this section, the Court may —
at any time, order that the seized goods be released to the importer or exporter (as the case may be) subject to such conditions, if any, as the Court thinks fit; or
order that the seized goods not be released to the importer or exporter (as the case may be) before the end of a specified period.
A Court may not make an order under subsection (3)(a) if it is satisfied that the Government or any statutory authority is required or permitted under any other law to retain control of the seized goods.
goods
“goods” means any natural or agricultural product or any product of handicraft or industry;
The Director‑General must comply with an order made under subsection (3).
Director-General
“Director-General” means the Director‑General of Customs appointed under section 4(1) of the Customs Act 1960;
If —
the infringement action is dismissed or discontinued, or if the Court decides that section 4 does not apply to the import or the export (as the case may be) of the seized goods; and
a defendant to the infringement action satisfies the Court that the defendant has suffered loss or damage as a result of the seizure of the goods,the Court may order the requestor to pay compensation in such amount as the Court thinks fit to that defendant.