Proceedings are barred by time limitation or not - Adjudication ...
Case Laws Central Excise
December 20, 2023
Proceedings are barred by time limitation or not - Adjudication of show cause notice (SCN) after 12 years - Citing the internal circular issued by the respondents to keep the matters in the call book, the respondents have failed to adhere to the time limit provided in the statute. The circular is beyond the scope of the provisions of the Act and notifications provided therein. - This Court is of the considered view that present proceedings could not be allowed to continue after a period of 12 years, particularly, when there is no mistake on the part of the petitioner. - HC
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