WA 310/2009 BEFORE HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE J.CHELAMESWAR HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE HRISHIKESH ROY Heard Mr.B Sarma, learned counsel for the appellant. Also heard Mr.S Sarma, lear ned counsel appearing for the Respondent-writ petitioner. The challenge made in the instant appeal is to an interim order dated 18.9.2009 passed in WP(C) 504/2009 in connection with seizure of Red Sanders Woods, which were being transported by the respondent-writ petitioner. By the impugned order, the learned Single Judge directed release of the woods on execution of Indemnit y Bond. It is contended by Mr. Sarma, learned counsel appearing for the appellant that a fter the goods, which were being transported by the respondent-writ petitioner, were seized, the Revenue authorities were investigating into the matter and if t he goods are ordered to be released in pursuant to the interim order, the invest igation initiated under the provisions of the Customs Act would be hampered. Having regard to the above contentions and after considering the submissions mad e by Mr. Sarma, learned counsel appearing for the respondent-writ petitioner, we are of the opinion that the present matter can be disposed of by permitting the appellant to conclude their investigation into the matter within a period of ne xt eight weeks. During this period, the release order passed on 18.9.2009 shall not be given eff ect to. The seized goods will abide by the final decision to be taken by the Rev enue authorities in the matter, on conclusion of the investigation. Appeal stands disposed of.