https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=106205 Refusal of a genuine adjournment request, followed by ex parte adjudication on a substantial fiscal demand, violated the principles of natural justice. The adjudicating authority was required to grant a fair opportunity of hearing, particularly where disputed valuation issues and serious civil consequences were involved. The ex parte order was therefore unsustainable and was set aside. The matter was remanded to the original authority for fresh consideration, with direction to grant personal hearing and pass a reasoned speaking order. en-us Fri, 22 Mar 2002 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:12:46 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=106205 Refusal of a genuine adjournment request, followed by ex parte adjudication on a substantial fiscal demand, violated the principles of natural justice. The adjudicating authority was required to grant a fair opportunity of hearing, particularly where disputed valuation issues and serious civil consequences were involved. The ex parte order was therefore unsustainable and was set aside. The matter was remanded to the original authority for fresh consideration, with direction to grant personal hearing and pass a reasoned speaking order. Case-Laws Central Excise Fri, 22 Mar 2002 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=106205