DIRECTOR GEN. OF FOREIGN TRADE . vs ALEYAMMA GEORGE — C.A. No. 2487/2007

Summary: Civil Appeal No. 2487/2007 Outcome: The Supreme Court allowed the appeal filed by the Director General of Foreign Trade, setting aside the Kerala High Court's judgment. The Court held that the High Court could not direct the government to reconsider the respondent's export extension despite a Central Government policy prohibiting Sandal Wood Oil exports, as such directions violated Section 51 of the Customs Act, 1962. Key Facts: Aleyamma George held a 1996 license to export Sandal Wood Oil but failed to export within stipulated timeframes. Multiple extensions were granted; her 2004 extension denial led to a writ petition. While the Single Judge and Division Bench suggested granting "one-time export," the Supreme Court found this directive ultra vires given the express prohibition policy adopted by the Central Government. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.