2006 (6) TMI 403

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....the Appellant. Shri V. Valte, SDR, for the Respondent. [Order per : S.S. Kang, Vice-President]. - Heard both sides. 2. The applicant filed this application for waiver of pre-deposit of duty of Rs. 4,27,82,983/- and penalty of the equal amount. The contention of the applicant is that the impugned order is passed in violation to the principles of natural justice. A show-cause notice....

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.... authority for extension of time. The adjudicating authority in spite of noticing their request passed ex parte order. 3. The contention of the Revenue is that on merit, the Revenue has a strong case. The contention is also that the adjudicating authority granted three opportunities for personal hearing but applicant failed to avail the opportunity, therefore, the order was rightly passed.....