2012 (9) TMI 1258 - HC - Indian Laws

Summary

In the case cited as 2012 (9) TMI 1258 - DELHI HIGH COURT, presided over by HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJIV SHAKDHER, the petitioner challenged an order dated 21.03.2012 by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DG). The petitioner, represented by Mr. O.P. Gehlaut, contended that the notice for a hearing on 08.02.2012 was sent to an incorrect address, and that the appeal was incorrectly deemed time-barred. The original order dated 29.03.2004 was allegedly sent to the wrong address and only received by the petitioner on 26.05.2004, with the appeal being filed on 02.07.2004 and received by the DG on 05.07.2004, thus within the permissible time frame.

The court issued a notice and, due to the unavailability of the respondent's counsel, Mr. S.K. Dubey, listed the matter for 06.09.2012. The court set aside the impugned order and directed the respondent to re-hear the appeal and issue a speaking order, with a written notice to the petitioner at the correct address: 5C, Vulcan Insurance Building, Veer Nariman Road, Mumbai 4000 020. The writ petition was disposed of accordingly.