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Stay application for waiver of pre-deposit of penalty under Section 112(a) of the Customs Act, 1962 and stay of recovery proceedings. Analysis: The appellants filed a stay application seeking waiver of a penalty of Rs. 50,00,000 imposed under Section 112(a) of the Customs Act, 1962, and stay of recovery proceedings. The Tribunal decided to dispose of the matter based on a limited issue after hearing arguments from both sides. The appellant's counsel argued that the Commissioner did not comply with the directions of the High Court of Kerala regarding the revision of extending bonds. The Tribunal noted discrepancies between the High Court's directions and the Commissioner's actions, leading to the decision being deemed legally flawed. The Tribunal found that the Commissioner had not followed the High Court's directions to consider the revision regarding the extension of bonds. Consequently, the order was considered legally unsound. The matter was remanded to the adjudicating authority to re-examine the issue in light of the High Court's directions and to pass a new order after providing an opportunity to the party. The appeal was disposed of accordingly, with the stay also being lifted. In conclusion, the Tribunal's decision focused on the failure of the Commissioner to adhere to the High Court's directions, leading to the order being deemed legally flawed. The matter was remanded for a fresh examination in line with the High Court's directives, emphasizing the importance of following legal procedures and providing opportunities for parties to be heard.
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