HC set-aside ex-parte order passed after keeping proceedings in call book for 17 years without intimating Assessee

Parimal Textiles Vs Union of India (Gujarat High Court) This order­ in ­original the petitioners have challenged in the present petition mainly on the ground that the department did not take any steps for adjudication for nearly 17 years. After that without ensuring that the notices were served, department proceeded ex­parte against the petitioners and passed the order which is in gross violation of the principles of natural justice. Case of the department is that similar issue was pending before the Tribunal and, therefore, under the directives from the Government these and cases of simila...