2015 (12) TMI 788

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..... iry proceedings and taking a final decision from the date on which the licensing authority comes to know of the contraventions by the CHA. From the impugned order, it is seen that the licensing authority came to know of the contravention for the first time on 19-5-2014 and the 9 months’ time period expires on 19-2-2015. Therefore, the present appeal and stay petition are premature and are accordin .....

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..... rder, the learned adjudicating authority has suspended the Custom House Agent Licence No. 11/766 of the appellant, M/s. Express Clearing Shipping Agency Pvt. Ltd., on the prima facie finding that the appellant-CHA committed contravention of Regulations 11(a), 11(d), 11(e), 11(m) and 11(n) of the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2013. The suspension is subject to the outcome of the enquiry .....

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..... expired yet and there is time available till 19-2-2015 for completion of the proceedings and taking a final decision in the matter. Therefore, the present appeal is premature. 5. We have carefully considered the submissions made by both the sides. The CBLR, 2013 provides for a time-limit of 9 months for completing the enquiry proceedings and taking a final decision from the date on which the li .....

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