2021 (2) TMI 807 - GUJARAT HIGH COURT - Customs

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Principles of Natural Justice - denial of opportunity of cross-examination - HELD THAT:- It is not in dispute that there is no formal order of denial of cross-examination of witness, pursuant to the applications made by the petitioner dated 20.10.2020 and 02.11.2020. Let the order be passed by the concerned officer, FIRSTLY, on the aspect of cross-examination of witness. This shall be done, BEFORE the order in original is delivered. Further, the grievance with regard to non-supply of certain documentary evidences, being the facet of the principles of natural justice, the same shall be regarded by the officer concerned and shall be decided ALONG WITH the application, seeking cross-examination of witness. Since, this matter is being disposed of in limini, this Court has expressed no opinion on the same on merit - Application disposed off.