https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=121620 The Tribunal found a violation of natural justice in the cross-examination process due to the failure to complete cross-examination of an officer. As a result, the impugned order confirming duty and penalties was set aside, and the case was remanded for the completion of cross-examination and a fresh hearing to ensure procedural fairness and compliance with legal requirements. The decision emphasizes the importance of upholding natural justice principles in administrative proceedings, especially in cases involving significant duty amounts and penalties, to provide parties with a fair opportunity to present their case. en-us Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:34:41 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=121620 The Tribunal found a violation of natural justice in the cross-examination process due to the failure to complete cross-examination of an officer. As a result, the impugned order confirming duty and penalties was set aside, and the case was remanded for the completion of cross-examination and a fresh hearing to ensure procedural fairness and compliance with legal requirements. The decision emphasizes the importance of upholding natural justice principles in administrative proceedings, especially in cases involving significant duty amounts and penalties, to provide parties with a fair opportunity to present their case. Case-Laws Central Excise Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=121620