1994 (2) TMI 68

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....1994). The adjudication proceeding has been delayed beyond all reasonable limits. The assessment of duty initially took place on 18-9-1992 for an associated value of Rs. 14,990.32 which was paid on that date. The show cause notice was issued on 18th March, 1993. The case of the writ petitioner is that they duly replied to the show-cause notice on the scheduled date of hearing i.e. 30th July, 1993.....

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....n the matter. 3. In view of the aforesaid facts, I direct the Collector of Customs to complete the adjudication proceeding within seven days without fail. The writ petitioner must be given personal hearing before passing any order. The operation of the order under appeal, however, is stayed. The writ petitioner will be at liberty to remove the goods by furnishing the bank guarantee of the value....