Non-receipt of show cause notice violated natural justice. Order set aside, fresh hearing ordered. Authorities must provide all documents within 2 weeks.

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....Violation of principles of natural justice occurred due to non-receipt of show cause notice (SCN). Petitioner disputed receiving SCN, repeatedly mentioned non-receipt, and claimed it was untraceable. Despite petitioner's requests on three occasions, respondent failed to provide copy of SCN without prejudice to their stance of earlier service. Impugned order set aside, matter remanded to adjudicating authority for fresh consideration. Respondent directed to provide copy of SCN and other communications sought by petitioner within two weeks.....