https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=48556 The court emphasized procedural fairness and the importance of providing the petitioner with an opportunity to contest the demand notice issued by the Central Excise Authorities. It directed the authorities to treat the notice as a show cause notice, allowing the petitioner to file objections and appear for a hearing. The judgment highlighted the principles of natural justice and due process, stressing the need for individuals to have a chance to explain their position before being held liable for the outstanding dues of previous owners. en-us Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:03:22 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=48556 The court emphasized procedural fairness and the importance of providing the petitioner with an opportunity to contest the demand notice issued by the Central Excise Authorities. It directed the authorities to treat the notice as a show cause notice, allowing the petitioner to file objections and appear for a hearing. The judgment highlighted the principles of natural justice and due process, stressing the need for individuals to have a chance to explain their position before being held liable for the outstanding dues of previous owners. Case-Laws Central Excise Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=48556