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2015 (2) TMI 1069 - AT - CustomsDenial of benefit of DEPB credit - Held that:- It is evident that the Customs authorities have shown no regard to a quasi-judicial order of CESTAT which has neither been stayed nor set aside by any competent authority. The concerned Customs authorities have not even bothered to send a report to the Departmental Representative. Such conduct of the concerned Customs authorities amounts to gross judicial indiscipline, gravely hurts the majesty of law, makes a mockery of rule of law, causes undue harassment to the appellants and shakes the public’s trust in the public authorities. While we do feel saddened, the fact remains that CESTAT has no legal authority to enforce its judgments and so we are in no position to grant the appellants’ “prayer”. The appellants may therefore (have to) approach such fora which are endowed with the necessary powers not only to compel such public authorities to observe judicial discipline but also ensure that such public authorities are visited with appropriate consequences for such conduct. - Appeal disposed of.
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