https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=72616 The appeal was made against an ex parte order for confiscation of goods, redemption fine, duty demand, and personal penalty. The court found that the denial of adjournment requests by the Adjudicating Authority violated the principle of natural justice and the right to a fair opportunity to defend. As a result, the ex parte order was set aside, and the case was remanded for a fresh decision, ensuring the appellants receive a proper chance to defend themselves. The judgment did not require a separate order on the Cross-Objections filed by the department, as the case was remanded comprehensively. en-us Fri, 07 Nov 1986 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 20 May 2011 17:42:50 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=72616 The appeal was made against an ex parte order for confiscation of goods, redemption fine, duty demand, and personal penalty. The court found that the denial of adjournment requests by the Adjudicating Authority violated the principle of natural justice and the right to a fair opportunity to defend. As a result, the ex parte order was set aside, and the case was remanded for a fresh decision, ensuring the appellants receive a proper chance to defend themselves. The judgment did not require a separate order on the Cross-Objections filed by the department, as the case was remanded comprehensively. Case-Laws Central Excise Fri, 07 Nov 1986 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=72616