Customs Consolidation Act, 1876

Disputes and inquiries in London.

32. If in the port of London any dispute shall arise between any merchants or other persons and any officer of Customs as to the seizure or detention of any ship or goods, or as to any apparently accidental omission, inadvertency, or non-compliance with the laws and regulations relating to the Customs,, the Commissioners may determine such dispute as they may deem just, and if they find that penalty or forfeiture has been incurred they may mitigate or remit the same.