1997 (7) TMI 157

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..... 909/1997 (Kabra Drugs Ltd. v. The Commissioner), W.P. No. 910/1997 (Indra Marshall Oil Engine v. The Commissioner), as common questions are involved in all these petitions. 2.It has been disputed before me that, against the order of adjudication passed by Addl. Commissioner, Central Excise & Customs, all the petitioners have preferred appeals before Commissioner (Appeals), Central Excise, Bhopa....

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.... now regular appointment on the post of Commissioner (Appeals), Central Excise, Bhopal has been made and the Officer appointed on the said post is likely to take charge shortly. 5.However, the fact remains that, the petitioners appeals are not being taken up for hearing. Their application for stay are also not taken up for consideration. In this view of the matter, the respondents were not justif....

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.... the result, this petition and the connected petitions are disposed of with the following directions :- (i) The respondents shall not take any coercive steps against the petitioners for recovery of the amount as assessed by the Addl. Commissioner, Central Excise, which is subject matter of challenge in appeal pending before Commissioner of Appeals; (ii) That this order of stay shall continue unt....