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HC dismissed writ petition challenging provisional bank account attachment. Petitioner was granted hearing opportunity per earlier court directive and filed objections, which authorities rejected on October 30, 2024. Show cause notice under Sec. 74 was adjudicated with final order issued. Provisional attachment justified under Sec. 83 for one year until July 7, 2025. Court held petitioner has statutory alternative remedy to file appeal against Sec. 74 order. Petition dismissed with liberty to approach appellate authority according to law. Principles of natural justice not violated as reasoned order was passed after hearing petitioner's objections.
HC dismissed writ petition challenging provisional bank account attachment. Petitioner was granted hearing opportunity per earlier court directive and filed objections, which authorities rejected on October 30, 2024. Show cause notice under Sec. 74 was adjudicated with final order issued. Provisional attachment justified under Sec. 83 for one year until July 7, 2025. Court held petitioner has statutory alternative remedy to file appeal against Sec. 74 order. Petition dismissed with liberty to approach appellate authority according to law. Principles of natural justice not violated as reasoned order was passed after hearing petitioner's objections.
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