Metrology Act, 1996

Appeal against seizures.

30.—Any person who is aggrieved by a seizure and retention under section 10 may appeal to a Judge of the District Court and in determining the appeal, the Judge may—

(a) if satisfied that a seizure under section 10 (4) was properly carried out, confirm the seizure and retention, and

(b) if not so satisfied, order the inspector who made the seizure to return to the person the thing or things seized and order the Director to pay to the person such compensation (if any), costs (if any) and expenses (if any) as the Judge considers reasonable having regard to any loss, costs and expenses incurred by the person by reason of the seizure and retention.