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Penalty u/s 271(1)(c) - violation of principles of natural justice - Shorter period notice given - less than 24 hours given to the petitioner to appear - This shorter period of less than 24 hours can be termed as a pure and simple breach of principles of natural justice. It appears that on 28.11.2022, request was made for adjournment and the same is also reflected from the portal of the Tribunal and that such a request had been made to adjourn the hearing by few days. Without paying any heed to the same, when the order impugned has been passed, the Court requires to interfere. - HC
Penalty u/s 271(1)(c) - violation of principles of natural justice - Shorter period notice given - less than 24 hours given to the petitioner to appear - This shorter period of less than 24 hours can be termed as a pure and simple breach of principles of natural justice. It appears that on 28.11.2022, request was made for adjournment and the same is also reflected from the portal of the Tribunal and that such a request had been made to adjourn the hearing by few days. Without paying any heed to the same, when the order impugned has been passed, the Court requires to interfere. - HC
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