1990 (12) TMI 78

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..... ion impugns the order of the Additional Collector of Customs dated 30th August, 1990 imposing upon the petitioners a penalty of Rs. 4 lakhs. The penalty is imposed upon the basis of a finding, inter alia, based on the outturn report of the Trustees of the Port of Bombay. The order is challenged only in so far as that aspect is concerned but, inasmuch as the penalty is a composite penalty, the orde .....

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..... d the orders of this Court in this behalf. Perhaps, the Customs authorities need to be reminded that while they operate within the jurisdiction of this Court they are bound by the orders of this Court. 5. The petition is, accordingly, made absolute in terms of prayer (a). The petitioners shall be heard afresh on the show-cause notice. The authority that hears them shall pass a reasoned order whi .....

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