2020 (2) TMI 1106

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....to seek the following reliefs:- "a) quash and set aside the impugned orders dated 6.2.2020, 2.12.2019 & 3.12.2019; b) declare Rule 159(5) of the Rules to the extent it specifies the time period of seven days as ultra-vires of the provisions of Section 83(1) of the Act; c) Issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other Writ, order or direction; d) to issue appropriate writ, order or direction, directing to release/restore the six bank accounts as stated in prayer (a) for the exclusive operations of petitioner for running their day to day business affairs;" 2. The grievance of the petitioner is that the respondents, in pursuance of the search operation which was conducted between 01.11.2019 and 30.11.2019, at various places of the petitioner,....

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....eing heard to the person filing the objection, release the said property by an order in FORM GST DRC-23." 4. The submission of learned counsel for the petitioner is that the before the respondents, the petitioner relied upon the decision of the Supreme Court in Sambha Ji Vs. Gangabai, 2009 (240) ELT 161 (SC) = 2008 (11) TMI 393 - SUPREME COURT. In the said case, the Court construed Order 8 Rule 1 CPC to be a directory provision, notwithstanding that it requires the defendant to present the written statement of his defence within 30 days from the date of service of summons upon him. Order 8 Rule 1 CPC reads as follows: - "1. Written statement - The defendant shall, within thirty days from the date of service of summons on him, present a w....

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....endants adopting dilatory tactic, delaying the disposal of cases, causing inconvenience to the plaintiffs and the petitioners approaching the court for quick relief and also the serious inconvenience of the court faced with frequent prayers for adjournments. The object is to expedite the hearing and not to scuttle the same. While justice delayed may amount to justice denied, justice hurried may in some cases amount to justice buried. x x x x 13. it is also to be noted that though the power of the court under the proviso appended to Rule 1 of Order 8 is circumscribed by the words "shall not be later than ninety day" but the consequences flowing from non-extension of time are not specifically provided for though they may be read by necessa....