High Court overturns order due to lack of written notice under Customs Act Sec. 124(a); violation of natural justice.

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....Violation of principles of natural justice - Release of imported goods of the petitioner - No notice in writing under section 124(a) of the Customs Act was given to the petitioner before passing the impugned order in original which not only confiscated the goods but also imposed penalty on the petitioner. All that the impugned order in original says is that a personal hearing was given to the authorized representative of the petitioner on 18.09.2020 through video conferencing. There is nothing on record to show or indicate that a request was made on behalf of the petitioner for oral notice or oral representation. - order set aside - HC....