https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=275924 The Kerala High Court set aside a confiscation order in a case involving the disputed classification of an imported product under the HS code. The court found a violation of natural justice principles due to lack of proper hearing before confiscation. Emphasizing procedural safeguards under the Customs Act, the court directed Customs authorities to provide a hearing opportunity to the petitioner. While declining to order a lab report, the court stressed the importance of due process and fair hearings in customs matters, ensuring adherence to natural justice principles in administrative actions. en-us Wed, 04 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 19:06:21 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=275924 The Kerala High Court set aside a confiscation order in a case involving the disputed classification of an imported product under the HS code. The court found a violation of natural justice principles due to lack of proper hearing before confiscation. Emphasizing procedural safeguards under the Customs Act, the court directed Customs authorities to provide a hearing opportunity to the petitioner. While declining to order a lab report, the court stressed the importance of due process and fair hearings in customs matters, ensuring adherence to natural justice principles in administrative actions. Case-Laws Customs Wed, 04 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=275924