Right to Cross-Examine Arises After Witness Statements Recorded in Central Excise Cases.

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....Clandestine removal - denial of opportunity of cross-examination of witnesses - The only question is at what stage would he be entitled to cross-examine the witnesses - it is only after the statements of witnesses are recorded by the relevant authority in course of adjudication of proceedings and such evidence is regarded as relevant that the noticee has the right to claim that he be extended the opportunity to cross-examine such witnesses so as to extend to him fair, reasonable and adequate opportunity of defence. - HC....