2016 (8) TMI 1330

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....l, Asst. Comm. (AR) for respondent JUDGEMENT Per: Ramesh Nair 1. As per the order, the adjudicating authority ordered for absolute confiscation of Indian currency amounting to Rs. 20,10,000/- and foreign currency equivalent to Indian Rs. 1,88,349/- which were recovered from the appellant under Section 113 (d), (e) and (h) of the Customs Act, 1962. A penalty of Rs. 3.00 lakhs was also impo....

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....nd the learned AR, we find that there is indeed violation of natural justice in passing the impugned order. It was observed that hearing was fixed by the Commissioner of Customs, CSI Airport, Mumbai for 16/02/2004, however none appeared for the hearing. Another date for hearing was fixed on 13/04/2004. As regards this hearing notice as per the submission of the appellant, the same was received on ....