2008 (3) TMI 331 - HC - Customs

Suspension of Customs House Agent s Licence - Held that - the order of suspension was passed seven months after the alleged misuse came to the notice of the appellant. Regulation 20(2) no doubt confers power to suspend pending enquiry. The said sub-regulation however requires that it can be done in an appropriate case and after following procedure under Regulation 20(2).

Summary

The Bombay High Court found that the order of suspension was not valid as it was passed seven months after the alleged misconduct was detected, without following the required procedure under Regulation 20(2). The tribunal's decision was upheld, stating that the appellant can conduct an enquiry if entitled to do so.