2014 (9) TMI 800

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..... bove writ petition challenging the show cause notice issued under Regulation 20(1) of the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2013. 2. Heard Mr.B.Satish Sundar, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.A.P.Srinivas learned Central Government Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents. 3. The main ground on which the impugned notice is challenged is that the contents of the show .....

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..... ns and findings, I do not think that any useful purpose would be served in asking the petitioner to submit a reply to the show cause notice. At the stage of show cause notice, the first respondent should only have an open mind. If his mind is closed with  predetermined conclusions, the requirement of giving an opportunity to show cause becomes nugatory. 7. In SBQ Steels Ltd., Vs. Commissione .....

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