2013 (4) TMI 774 - AT - Central Excise

Summary

Issues involved: Violation of principles of natural justice in passing the impugned order.

Summary:
The appeals were filed against Order-in-Original No. 15/MP/2012-13 confirming the demand, interest, and penalties. The Tribunal found that the impugned order was passed without following the principles of natural justice. The appellants had requested for documents which were not provided, and the adjudicating authority did not acknowledge important communications. The Tribunal directed the authority to provide the requested documents within 30 days, after which the appellants were to file a reply within 30 days. The impugned order was set aside, and the appeals were allowed by way of remand for a fair consideration following the principles of natural justice.