2019 (1) TMI 383

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....e Petitioner : Mr.N.Viswanathan For the Respondents : Mrs.R.Hemalatha Standing Counsel ORDER Mrs.R.Hemalatha, learned standing counsel takes notice for the respondent. By consent of the parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 2. This Writ Petition is filed against the order in original No.26/2018 dated 18.07.2018. 3. Heard the learne....

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....way of adjournment to file such reply, as contemplated under Section 33-A of the Central Excise Act, 1944. 6. Perusal of the facts and circumstances of the case and the order passed by the respondent, impugned in this writ petition does not support the above claim made by the learned counsel for the petitioner. Admittedly, the petitioner was issued with the show cause notice dated 13.01.2017, c....

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....anded from them in terms of the proviso to Section 73(1) of the Act. 7. It is seen that the petitioner after receipt of the said notice did not file any reply. On the other hand, the record of personal hearing made by the Adjudicating Authority on 21.05.2018 clearly discloses that the petitioner though repeatedly asked for extension of time to file reply, had not submitted any reply, even thoug....