2024 (3) TMI 1302

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....ohnson. For the Respondents : Mr. Subir Kumar a/w Ms. Kavita Shukla and Ms. Shruti Kalyanikar. P.C. 1. We have heard learned Counsel for the parties on the present proceedings. 2. This petition assails the order dated 14 March 2024 (Exhibit K) passed by the Commissioner of Customs (G), JNCH, Mumbai Zone-II, by which the operations of the petitioners - company are inter alia suspended under ....

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.... contention that the order of the nature as passed, which certainly has civil consequences, could not have been passed in such manner, ex facie in breach of the principles of natural justice. It is, therefore, submitted that on this count alone the impugned order would be required to be quashed and set aside. 4. Mr. Subir Kumar, learned counsel for the respondents has supported the impugned order....

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....third parties and if the order-in-original is not suspended, it would be a serious and an irreparable prejudice not only to the petitioners but also to third parties with whom the petitioners have contracts to handle their cargo. Thus, in our opinion, it is in the interest of justice that the proceedings are remanded to the Commissioner of Customs for a fresh order to be passed after an opportunit....