Petitioner challenged recovery of differential Central Excise...

Petitioner challenged recovery of differential Central Excise Duty by enhancing assessable value for bought-out items directly supplied to customers. Respondents failed to adjudicate show cause notice for six years, citing implementation of GST as reason. Court held justification unacceptable as Petitioner attended proceedings post-GST introduction. Respondents provided no evidence of department's non-functioning during GST implementation. Relegating Petitioner to attend delayed show cause notice would be unfair, unreasonable, and abuse of power. High Court exercised jurisdiction under Article 226, disposing of the petition.

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