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2021 (8) TMI 888 - HC - Central ExciseDelay in proceeding with SCN - SCN was issued in 2006 - Order in Writ petition was passed in 2010 - Reply to SCN was filed in 2010 - A corrigendum was issued in 2016, PH was fixed and extensive reply was filed in 2017 - matter was kept pending in the call book as a policy decision - HELD THAT:- It was thus seen that inordinate delay in proceeding with the earlier show cause notice despite the justification for keeping them in the Call Book coming to an end with the decision of the Larger Bench decided on 29th March, 2011. Nevertheless since the Petitioner’s reply to the hearing notice filed by Petitioner on 9th February, 2017 is yet to be considered, the Court directs that the reply of the Petitioner will be considered on its merit, the Petitioner heard and the hearing date will be intimated to the Petitioner at least 10 days in advance and a reasoned order passed by the Authorized Adjudication Officer not later than 6th December, 2021. Application disposed off.
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