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2019 (12) TMI 1174 - HC - CustomsPrinciples of natural justice - Inquiry proceedings against Air Cargo Customs Clearing Agent - Mandamus sought directing the respondents not to harass the Petitioner in the guise of enquiry either by personal appearance or search warrant or interfering in the day-to-day business of the Petitioner - HELD THAT:- The search of the Head of the Office of the Petitioner-company personally, is challenged. The action on the part of the respondents is quite natural and incidental. Hence, the Petitioner cannot preclude the officials of the respondents from proceeding with their official duty. It is also to be stated that the officials of the respondents also cannot exceed their limit, in the guise of enquiry, by violating the human rights. The respondents have given an undertaking that the Petitioner will not be harassed in the guise of enquiry and investigation, the respondents are directed to conclude the enquiry with the Petitioner and their staff members within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order - Petition disposed off.
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