https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=465648 The availability of an alternative appellate remedy under customs law does not by itself bar writ jurisdiction where breach of natural justice is alleged. In this context, the writ petition was held maintainable. Where the adjudicating authority relies on a witness statement, refusal to permit requested cross-examination of that material witness can amount to a denial of fair hearing. Because the noticee had participated at the hearing stage and the request was recorded but not granted, the adjudication was treated as vitiated by breach of natural justice and was set aside, leaving the matter open for fresh proceedings in accordance with law. en-us Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0530 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 18:51:41 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=465648 The availability of an alternative appellate remedy under customs law does not by itself bar writ jurisdiction where breach of natural justice is alleged. In this context, the writ petition was held maintainable. Where the adjudicating authority relies on a witness statement, refusal to permit requested cross-examination of that material witness can amount to a denial of fair hearing. Because the noticee had participated at the hearing stage and the request was recorded but not granted, the adjudication was treated as vitiated by breach of natural justice and was set aside, leaving the matter open for fresh proceedings in accordance with law. Case-Laws Customs Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=465648