https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=2659 The court held the authorities liable for failing to auction or dispose of perishable goods seized under the Central Excise Act and Customs Act promptly, causing loss of value. The court deferred the decision on payment pending the completion of adjudication proceedings. The petition was partially allowed, directing the adjudicating authority to finalize the matter within six months and determine the extent of loss, with the petitioner entitled to payment or adjustment accordingly. The respondents were instructed to identify and take action against those responsible for the avoidable loss, emphasizing the importance of adherence to statutory procedures in handling seized goods. en-us Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:52:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=2659 The court held the authorities liable for failing to auction or dispose of perishable goods seized under the Central Excise Act and Customs Act promptly, causing loss of value. The court deferred the decision on payment pending the completion of adjudication proceedings. The petition was partially allowed, directing the adjudicating authority to finalize the matter within six months and determine the extent of loss, with the petitioner entitled to payment or adjustment accordingly. The respondents were instructed to identify and take action against those responsible for the avoidable loss, emphasizing the importance of adherence to statutory procedures in handling seized goods. Case-Laws Central Excise Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=2659