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2023 (3) TMI 1073 - HC - Money LaunderingMoney laundering - case of the Petitioner is that it’s case has not even been considered by the Adjudicating Authority (PMLA) despite filing a detailed reply and explaining its position along with its documents and decisions relied upon - Adjudicating Authority (PMLA) is passing template cut-paste orders and the same has been demonstrated to the Court by the ld. Counsel for the Petitioner through a compilation of similar orders passed by the Adjudicating Authority - violation of principles of natural justice. HELD THAT:- Use of identical templated paragraphs could reflect as non-application of mind by the Authority concerned and hence ought to be avoided. The Adjudicating Authority is cautioned about passing such templated orders. It is the admitted position that the Appellate Tribunal (PMLA) is now constituted under the PMLA, 2002. The order under challenge is an Attachment Order which is appealable to the Appellate Tribunal (PMLA). Accordingly, the Petitioner is relegated to the Appellate Tribunal (PMLA) to avail of its appellate remedies before the same. The appeal of the Petitioner shall now be listed and taken up by the Appellate Tribunal, for adjudication in accordance with law. Petition disposed off.
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