1982 (4) TMI 67 - HC - Central Excise

Summary

The petition under Article 226 is partially conceded. The Assistant Collector did not grant a personal hearing to the petitioner, which was requested. The appellate authority and the Union of India also did not provide a personal hearing. The basic order and subsequent orders are quashed. The Assistant Collector is directed to rehear the matter with a personal hearing for the petitioner. No costs are ordered.