TAPAN KUMAR BISWAS Vs. UNION OF INDIA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE contours of natural justice is in question in this writ application. Before adverting to the said question, the fact of the matter may be noticed in brief.

(2.) A vehicle was seized by the Customs Department. Occupier of the said vehicle, upon interrogation named the petitioner who is the Superintendent of Central Excise and Customs as one of the persons responsible for alleged violation of the provisions of the Customs Act and alleged illegal use of the said vehicle. A notice dated 28.6.1994 under Section 124 of the Customs Act was served upon the concerned persons including the petitioner which is contained in Annexure 'A' to the writ petition.

(3.) THE petitioner, however, by a letter dated 16.5.1995 prayed as follows: In the premises, the Id. Additional Collector may be graciously pleased to accord necessary permission and be also further pleased for making necessary arrangement for cross -examination of the aforesaid persons including the Departmental Officers for the sake of meeting the ends of justice and fair paly.