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The High Court expressed concerns over the Revenue's representative's contradictory statements regarding the availability of test reports issued by IRMRA during the main appeal hearing and the subsequent rectification application hearing before the Tribunal. The Court directed the Joint Chief Department Representative, Mumbai Bench CESTAT, to conduct a detailed inquiry into how such an incident occurred, identify the responsible individuals, and report to the Court on the disciplinary actions taken or proposed against those from the Revenue Department, as well as any actions against private individuals involved. The Court emphasized the seriousness of the matter, considering the high financial stakes and the series of appellants before the Tribunal.
The High Court expressed concerns over the Revenue's representative's contradictory statements regarding the availability of test reports issued by IRMRA during the main appeal hearing and the subsequent rectification application hearing before the Tribunal. The Court directed the Joint Chief Department Representative, Mumbai Bench CESTAT, to conduct a detailed inquiry into how such an incident occurred, identify the responsible individuals, and report to the Court on the disciplinary actions taken or proposed against those from the Revenue Department, as well as any actions against private individuals involved. The Court emphasized the seriousness of the matter, considering the high financial stakes and the series of appellants before the Tribunal.
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