2010 (3) TMI 738 - AT - Central Excise

Application for stay - It appears that the Department is not bothered about the directions issued by the Tribunal particularly regarding disposal of the matters within specified time - It is, therefore, necessary to issue a notice to the concerned officer requiring to explain as to why contempt proceedings should not be initiated for not complying with the order issued by the Tribunal - Appeal is stayed

Summary

The Appellate Tribunal CESTAT, New Delhi directed the Deputy Commissioner of Jabalpur to decide on a matter within a specified time frame, but the decision was not made. The Tribunal issued a notice for contempt proceedings against the Deputy Commissioner for not complying with the order. Proceedings were stayed until further notice.