https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=80143 Renewal or cancellation of a gold dealer's licence should rest on a reasoned, objective assessment of the licensing record and the relevant facts. A turnover shortfall cannot justify refusal unless the authority fairly examines the explanation offered, including local disturbances and comparable dealer data, rather than relying on a subjective view. Past contraventions also should not ordinarily justify drastic licensing action where the breach is singular, not shown to be grave or habitual, and the underlying penalty order is under appeal. Pending appeals and administrative instructions favouring restraint are material considerations in the exercise of licensing discretion. en-us Fri, 29 Jul 1988 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:46:48 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=80143 Renewal or cancellation of a gold dealer's licence should rest on a reasoned, objective assessment of the licensing record and the relevant facts. A turnover shortfall cannot justify refusal unless the authority fairly examines the explanation offered, including local disturbances and comparable dealer data, rather than relying on a subjective view. Past contraventions also should not ordinarily justify drastic licensing action where the breach is singular, not shown to be grave or habitual, and the underlying penalty order is under appeal. Pending appeals and administrative instructions favouring restraint are material considerations in the exercise of licensing discretion. Case-Laws Customs Fri, 29 Jul 1988 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=80143