https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=46096 Quasi-judicial orders must be reasoned speaking orders that show application of mind to the material and contentions placed before the authority, because reasons support fair procedure and enable effective review. A non-speaking appellate affirmance does not meet that standard. The text also distinguishes renewal, suspension and revocation of a Customs House Agent licence as separate consequences: renewal concerns continuation of an expiring licence, while suspension and revocation affect a live licence. Revocation is the most drastic sanction and should ordinarily be reserved for serious breaches. The authority must assess the gravity of the infraction, mitigating circumstances, the impact on trade or profession, and proportionality before choosing the appropriate sanction. en-us Mon, 13 Aug 2001 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:52:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=46096 Quasi-judicial orders must be reasoned speaking orders that show application of mind to the material and contentions placed before the authority, because reasons support fair procedure and enable effective review. A non-speaking appellate affirmance does not meet that standard. The text also distinguishes renewal, suspension and revocation of a Customs House Agent licence as separate consequences: renewal concerns continuation of an expiring licence, while suspension and revocation affect a live licence. Revocation is the most drastic sanction and should ordinarily be reserved for serious breaches. The authority must assess the gravity of the infraction, mitigating circumstances, the impact on trade or profession, and proportionality before choosing the appropriate sanction. Case-Laws Customs Mon, 13 Aug 2001 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=46096