Suspension of Customs Broker Licence without affording adequate opportunity of being heard is unjustified

Richmark Shipping & Logistics Pvt. Ltd Vs Commissioner of Customs (High Court Andhra Pradesh) Andhra Pradesh High Court held that order for continuing the suspension of Customs Broker Licence without affording adequate opportunity of being heard is against the principles of natural justice. Writ disposed off with direction to submit written explanation within specified time. Facts- Petitioner company is a Customs Broker. Petitioner company contacted NOOR AL SHAWAL GENERAL TRADING LLC, an exporter of dried dates, and on terms of the trade, commenced the process for import of 56,000 Kg. of d...