1988 (12) TMI 245

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....ultant has appeared on behalf of the appellants. He has stated that there was denial of principles of natural justice. He has referred to internal page 22-23 of the Order-in-original where the appellants had requested for the cross-examination of the three witnesses, namely, Shri O.P. Kumar, Supdt. (Preventive), Central Excise, Faridabad, the officer of E.S.I. Faridabad and Superintendent, Central Excise, Sonepat. 3. Shri Kohli, the learned consultant has stated that the appellant's request for the cross-examination was not allowed rather the appellant was asked the points on which the appellant wanted to cross-examine the witnesses. He has argued that it is contrary to the provisions of law. He has stated that there was denial of principl....

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....e cross-examined, to which the party vide their letter dated 20.5.88 submitted a general reply stating that it is difficult for them to give in advance any particular points on which cross-examination is to be done. Thus, it was clear that the party wanted to cross-examine the three persons more in the nature of fishing enquiry/examination to put up their defence and they had really nothing particular requiring any cross-examination. Insofar as the three persons are concerned, their evidence is already part of the show cause notice and is known to the party as a matter of record. Excepting asking for a general cross-examination of three persons, since the party has not specified or even indicated any particular point of fact or law requirin....