2006 (9) TMI 383

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..... t. [Order per : P.G. Chacko, Member (J)]. - The present application is for early disposal of the appeal. After examining the records and hearing both sides, we are of the view that, in the peculiar facts and circumstances of this case, the appeal itself can be disposed of finally at this stage. Accordingly, after allowing the application, we straightaway proceed to deal with the appeal. 2.&ems .....

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..... which was rejected by the Commissioner on the ground that the examination was not passed within the 2 years' period, prescribed under Regulation 9. Against the Commissioner's order, a representation was preferred to the Chief Commissioner of Customs under Regulation 10(4), which was rejected. The present appeal is against the Chief Commissioner's order. 3. After hearing both sides and consi .....

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..... n the matter of passing examination by CHA. This provision was correctly interpreted in the Ministry's letter and the same was enforced as early as in September, 2000. The appellant-CHA failed to get over the rigour of this provision of law. As rightly pointed out by the Chief Commissioner, the last extension of temporary licence granted by the Commissioner beyond the stipulated period of 2 years .....

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