https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=73653 In confiscation adjudication under the Gold (Control) Act, accurate seizure documentation is important because failure to record both gross and net weight can hinder verification of discrepancies in stock records and seizure particulars. The note also states that a reasonable opportunity of defence includes cross-examination where the defence turns on the contents of seized packets and the nature of the articles; denying questioning of panchas and the seizing officer is treated as a breach of natural justice. Where remand would serve no practical purpose, monetary relief by reduction of the redemption fine may be appropriate. en-us Thu, 10 Mar 1988 00:00:00 +0530 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:59:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=73653 In confiscation adjudication under the Gold (Control) Act, accurate seizure documentation is important because failure to record both gross and net weight can hinder verification of discrepancies in stock records and seizure particulars. The note also states that a reasonable opportunity of defence includes cross-examination where the defence turns on the contents of seized packets and the nature of the articles; denying questioning of panchas and the seizing officer is treated as a breach of natural justice. Where remand would serve no practical purpose, monetary relief by reduction of the redemption fine may be appropriate. Case-Laws Customs Thu, 10 Mar 1988 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=73653