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1. Failure to respond to show cause notice and credit availed discrepancy. 2. Allegations of mechanical disposal of stay application and subsequent appeal dismissal. 3. Discretion of appellate authority in dispensing with pre-deposit requirements. 4. Lack of application of mind by the Commissioner (Appeals) in rejecting stay application. 5. Restoration of appeals and directions to pass speaking orders within a specified timeline. 6. Timeliness of appeal filing and subsequent actions by the adjudicating authority. 7. Granting of the application and clarification on coercive recovery. Issue 1: The petitioner failed to respond to the show cause notice, leading to a discrepancy where the credit was availed before the declaration was filed. The adjudicating authority noted no fraudulent intent but criticized the lack of cooperation from the petitioner. Issue 2: The petitioner raised concerns about the mechanical disposal of the stay application and subsequent appeal dismissal. Reference was made to previous High Court directions for considering material facts and legal aspects in such matters. The delay in disposing of the application for recalling the order further complicated the situation. Issue 3: The judgment highlighted the discretion of the appellate authority in dispensing with pre-deposit requirements based on undue hardships. The Apex Court's stance emphasized that the right to appeal is statutory and subject to fulfillment of conditions, with the appellate authority required to exercise discretion honestly and objectively. Issue 4: The lack of application of mind by the Commissioner (Appeals) in rejecting the stay application was noted. The judgment emphasized the necessity for the appellate authority to consider relevant facts and exercise discretion based on material facts, which seemed lacking in the present case. Issue 5: To address the consequences of flawed orders, the judgment directed the Commissioner (Appeals) to hear the matters afresh, pass speaking orders on stay applications within four weeks, and restore appeals that were dismissed due to procedural irregularities. Issue 6: The timeliness of appeal filing and subsequent actions by the adjudicating authority were discussed. The judgment highlighted the importance of prompt legal action to potentially alter outcomes, underscoring the significance of timely legal recourse. Issue 7: The application was allowed, and a ruling was made in favor of the petitioner. Additionally, it was clarified that coercive recovery against the petitioners should not be pursued until the applications are decided, providing temporary relief in the enforcement aspect.
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