2017 (6) TMI 415

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..... ice, the cross-examination of Chemical examiner was required to be done - it is gross violation of principle natural justice by not providing cross-examination of the Chemical examination - the matter is remanded back to the Adjudicating Authority to decide the issue on merits - appeal allowed by way of remand. - E/53605 & 53674/2015 - FINAL ORDER NO. 60657-60658/2017 - Dated:- 12-4-2017 - Mr. .....

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..... of Central Excise Tariff Act. The Adjudicating Authority confirmed the demand on the basis of amended report filed by the Chemical examiner certifying that the sample does not confirm Katha as per the IS 4359-1967. Aggrieved from the said order appellants are before us. 3. The Ld. Consultant appearing on the behalf of appellants and submits that initially Chemical examiner have given the rep .....

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..... ported the impugned order and submitted that it is evident on record that the test result does not confirm katha as per IS 4359-1967. Therefore, there is no infirmity in the impugned order and the cross-examination of Chemical examiner is not required. 5. Heard the parties and considered the submissions. 6. On careful consideration of the submissions made by both the sides, we find that .....

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