Application Rejection Under SVLDRS Overturned for Violating Natural Justice; Court Orders Relief for Petitioner.

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....Rejection of the application under SVLDRS due to an ongoing investigation and non-quantification of duty as of the cut-off date, June 30, 2019. - The court observed that, summary rejection of an application without affording an opportunity of being heard would fall foul of the principles of natural justice. - The High Court directed the respondents (Revenue) to consider the declaration of the petitioner in terms of the Scheme as a valid declaration under the category of “investigation, enquiry and audit” and grant the consequential reliefs to the petitioner.....