https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=116942 Suspension of a Customs House Agent licence under Regulation 20(2) is a preventive measure that requires an immediate nexus with the alleged irregularity and urgent necessity to protect Customs interests. Where the alleged misconduct is several years old and the licence holder has continued to function without demonstrated risk, immediate suspension is not justified. The existence of separate cancellation proceedings also weighs against continuation of an interim suspension. On these facts, the suspension was held unnecessary and was set aside, granting relief to the appellant. en-us Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:01:46 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=116942 Suspension of a Customs House Agent licence under Regulation 20(2) is a preventive measure that requires an immediate nexus with the alleged irregularity and urgent necessity to protect Customs interests. Where the alleged misconduct is several years old and the licence holder has continued to function without demonstrated risk, immediate suspension is not justified. The existence of separate cancellation proceedings also weighs against continuation of an interim suspension. On these facts, the suspension was held unnecessary and was set aside, granting relief to the appellant. Case-Laws Customs Mon, 16 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=116942