remanded back cases

[mukesh pareek]

Dear Expert's

I wish to know that if CESTAT remanded back any case to commissioner ( Original Authority)for re-adjudication what will be time limit for commissioner to decide the matter ?

[KASTURI SETHI]

There is no time limit prescribed in remand cases. However, sometimes time limit for re-adjudication is mentioned in CESTAT's order. It is practice that the department prefers to re-adjudicate such case at the earliest.

[KASTURI SETHI]

Sh.Mukesh Pareek Ji,

With reference to your query dated 11.5.16, pl also go through the relevant extract of High Court judgement dated 15.7.15 in the caseof Lanvin Synthetics Pvt. Ltd. Vs Union of India reported in 2015 (8) TMI 387 - BOMBAY HIGH COURT The High Court Bombay quoted the Supreme Court in the case of Citedal Fine Pharmaceuticals - 1989 (7) TMI 100 - SUPREME COURT OF INDIA, where the Apex Court was pleased to hold that in the absence of any period of limitation, it is settled law that every authority should exercise the power within a reasonable period.

[mukesh pareek]

Dear Sir,

Thank you very much for your valuable comment's on this issue.

[KASTURI SETHI]

Sh.Mukesh Pareek ji,

It gives me immense pleasure when problem of querist is resolved and he responds to the reply.

[Ganeshan Kalyani]

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[KASTURI SETHI]

Sh. Ganeshan Kalyani Ji,

Wonderful reasoning and logic by you, Sir.

AI Summary

Time limit for re-adjudication: no statutory period; authority must decide within a reasonable time following remand.
Where a tribunal remands a matter to the original authority there is no prescribed statutory time limit unless the remand order specifies one; in the absence of an express period the authority must re-adjudicate within a reasonable period, with administrative practice favoring prompt re-adjudication and tribunal-imposed timelines governing when included.