https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=418532 The Court quashed and set aside the Show Cause Notice dated 16 September 2005, ruling in favor of the Petitioner. The delay of 16 years in adjudicating the Notice was deemed unreasonable and a violation of natural justice principles. The Court emphasized the importance of timely adjudication and transparency in revenue administration, stating that parties should be informed when a Notice is pending to safeguard their interests. The decision aligned with previous rulings on similar cases, highlighting the unfairness of expecting the Petitioner to preserve evidence for such an extended period. en-us Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 24 May 2023 16:05:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=418532 The Court quashed and set aside the Show Cause Notice dated 16 September 2005, ruling in favor of the Petitioner. The delay of 16 years in adjudicating the Notice was deemed unreasonable and a violation of natural justice principles. The Court emphasized the importance of timely adjudication and transparency in revenue administration, stating that parties should be informed when a Notice is pending to safeguard their interests. The decision aligned with previous rulings on similar cases, highlighting the unfairness of expecting the Petitioner to preserve evidence for such an extended period. Case-Laws Central Excise Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=418532