2016 (8) TMI 1330

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....UDGEMENT 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 imposed under Section 114 (i) of the Customs Ac....

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....iolation 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 15/04/2006 therefore, the hearing could not be at....