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2020 (8) TMI 744 - CESTAT NEW DELHISuspension of CHA License - It was alleged that the appellant had abetted a syndicate in presenting false export invoices, packing list and related documents for showing exports on paper only without physically exporting the goods to gain export benefits - HELD THAT:- It is seen that Regulations 16 mandates that the hearing will be granted within 15 days of the order of suspension and Regulation 17 prescribes that the notice will be issued within 90 days of the receipt. In the instant case while the suspension order on 26/04/2019. The personal hearing was granted on 16/05/2019. The time limit prescribed in Regulation 16 was not followed. Similarly, while the offence report was received on 10.04.2019 but no SCN has been issued till 19.02.2020. Consequently, regulation 17(1) was also violated. The continuation of suspension order cannot be upheld - appeal allowed.
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