CEGAT Chennai Grants Condona-tion, Orders Re-adjudication & Cross-examination for Customs Officers. Exporters' Appeals Allowed.

The Appellate Tribunal CEGAT, Chennai allowed condonation of delay applications and ordered re-adjudication with cross-examination of Customs officers. The appeals by exporters of ready-made garments were allowed for de novo adjudication after finding a violation of natural justice.

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The Appellate Tribunal CEGAT, Chennai allowed condonation of delay applications based on a Supreme Court decision. The appellants, exporters of ready-made garments, faced confiscation of goods for violation of Customs Act sections. The Tribunal found a violation of natural justice and ordered re-adjudication with cross-examination of Customs officers. The appeals were allowed for de novo adjudication after setting aside the original order.

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