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2020 (11) TMI 196 - HC - CustomsWithdrawal of customs broker license to petitioner - Legality and validity of public notice No.29/2020-21 dated 07.09.2020 - HELD THAT:- Since the impugned order withdrawing customs brokerage license of the petitioners would admittedly lead to adverse civil consequences upon the petitioners, the same ought to have been preceded by a notice and a reasonable opportunity of hearing. Intimating the petitioners about nine months back that because of the new regulations (2018 Regulations), its license may be withdrawn if there is no compliance, may not meet the requirement of principles of natural justice in so far the impugned action is concerned. Besides, the order must speak in itself. An order withdrawing a benefit must give reasons why the benefit has been withdrawn. Non-furnishing of reasons would vitiate such an order. Matter remanded back to respondent No.2 i.e., Principal Commissioner of Customs (General), Mumbai who shall give an opportunity of hearing to the petitioners and thereafter pass an appropriate order in accordance with law within a period of 3 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order - petition allowed by way of remand.
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