2007 (5) TMI 347 - HC - Customs

Writ petition - petitioner had sought documents relied upon in the show cause notice and details of the grounds mentioned in the show cause notice. That has not been supplied to the petitioner - order is set aside. It would be open to the respondents to issue a fresh show cause notice, along with documents upon which they rely, giving the petitioner full opportunity of submitting a written representation as well as of being personally heard, writ petition stands disposed of

Summary

The Delhi High Court set aside an impugned order suspending IEC No. 0590012096 due to lack of providing documents and details to the petitioner as per natural justice requirements under Section 8 of the Act. The respondents were directed to issue a fresh show cause notice with necessary documents and allow the petitioner an opportunity to respond. The writ petition was disposed of accordingly.