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2014 (11) TMI 415 - HC - CustomsViolation of regulations 13(a) and 13(j) by courier agency - Revocation of license - Power of Commissioner to suspend license - Held that:- inquiry that is contemplated by the further proviso is not to justify issuance of notice but for establishment of the grounds to enable the concerned to record a finding as to whether the revocation could be visited or not. When that inquiry is contemplated by the second proviso and an inquiry has to be held, only if the Commissioner is satisfied that the grounds cannot be established without such inquiry, then, he may hold an inquiry and in the meanwhile, he has discretion to suspend the registration of the authorised courier. If the Commissioner is to be prima facie satisfied and in terms of this further proviso, then, he is empowered to hold an inquiry and has also the further discretionary power. The suspension cannot be said to be arbitrary due to the seriousness of the allegations and to ensure that the petitioner is not committing acts which would result in further violations of the regulations. In such circumstances, it cannot be said that there is no power to suspend the registration - Decided against the appellant.
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