1980 (3) TMI 84

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....hese involve a common issue and are therefore disposed of by this common order. 2. An opportunity for personal hearing was offered to the petitioners but they did not avail of the same. Instead they have sought for another opportunity. Government observe that in the matter of personal hearing the petitioners had behaved the same way at the appellate stage as well. Government do not consider tha....

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....fore every justification for viewing `the case seriously when that faith or responsibility is betrayed. 5. Government consider that in the circumstances of the case the order of confiscation of the fabrics and of the tempo used for transporting the goods is correct in law and the fines adjudged and the penalty imposed on the petitioners are not excessive considering the circumstances of the cas....