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2024 (1) TMI 191 - CESTAT CHENNAIValidity of continuation of suspension of the appellant’s licence - Regulation 17(1) of the CBLR, 2018 - HELD THAT:- The impugned order of continuation of suspension was dated 03.02.2021 whereas the inquiry report is dated 03.11.2021. The Inquiry Officer has categorically held that with the information made available from the Department as well as the appellant, he is unable to hold against the appellant. Moreover, Regulation 17(7) mandates the passing of such order as deemed fit, either revoking the suspension of the licence or revoking the licence of the Customs Broker, within ninety days from the date of submission of the report by the Deputy Commissioner under sub-regulation (5). Here, in the case on hand, there are no order on record as a compliance with Regulation 17(7) till date, even though the inquiry report is dated 03.11.2021 which is fatal to the issue. It is also noted that the Inquiry Officer himself was unable to draw conclusions against the appellant - there are no material or legal compliance made to punish the appellant by keeping the CBLR Licence under suspension. There are no merit in the impugned order and therefore, the same deserves to be set aside - appeal allowed.
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