SAINI CONSULTANTS Vs. COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS appeal has been filed under Section 130 of the Customs Act, 1962 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Act') proposing following substantial questions of law:

(2.) THE Appellant was holding a licence which was governed by the Customs House Agents Licensing Regulations, 2004 framed under the Act. Under Regulation No. 20 the Commissioner of Customs has the jurisdiction to revoke the licence for violations specified therein which includes misconduct on the part of the licence. Pending inquiry, where immediate action is necessary, there is a power to suspend.

(3.) LEARNED Counsel for the appellant presses question (e) and submits that even where suspension was valid when ordered, the same could not continue for an indefinite period.