Revoking Port NOC Quashed Over Lack of Due Process.

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....The High Court set aside the impugned order/communication dated 16 January 2024, revoking the No Objection Certificate (NOC) to operate from all ports and for trade license to facilitate handling hazardous waste oil discharge, garbage, and scrap at JSW Jaigad Port. The revocation order suffered from violation of principles of natural justice as no show cause notice was issued, no opportunity of hearing was granted, and the order lacked reasons, merely stating violation of Customs Act, 1962 and Rules without specifying the alleged violations committed by the petitioner. Consequently, the petition was allowed.....