Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
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Inordinate 11-Year Delay in Adjudication Violates S. 11A(11) of Central Excise Act: Delhi HC Orders Release of Goods
Appeal Against OrderExcise, VAT & Custom
The Delhi High Court ordered the release of goods due to an inordinate 11-year delay in adjudication, citing a violation of Section 11A(11) of the Central Excise Act. Section 11A deals with the recovery of duties not levied or short-levied. The court held that such a prolonged delay in finalizing the adjudication proceedings was unjust and contrary to the statutory provisions requiring timely completion of such processes.
