TMI Blog1956 (7) TMI 1X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... the licence he imported rocksalt and the goods arrived in due course. He filled up a Bill of Entry for clearance of the goods on 1st March 1956. On 3rd April 1956 the Assistant Collector of Customs wrote to the Petitioner stating that it appeared to him that the licence was not valid for the import of rocksalt. In reply the Petitioner informed the Collector that the licence was valid and the good ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... as given by the Deputy Collector to the Petitioner. That is not denied by the Respondent in the affidavit in opposition to the Rule. Mr. Joshi, learned Counsel for the Respondent has urged before me only one consideration that the Petitioner was entitled to a hearing by the Customs Authorities. The Asstt. Collector of Customs did in fact hear the petitioner before the order challenged by the Petit ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... the principles of natural justice. 3. In the view I take of the matter I do not think it is necessary for me to consider the other contentions raised on behalf of the Petitioner. The petition succeeds and the Rule will be made absolute. A writ of certiorari will issue against the Respondent quashing the order made by him. The Respondent will pay the costs of the Petitioner fixed at Rs. 250/-. ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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