Delay in adjudication proceeding without justifiable reasons not tenable: Madras HC

DXC Technology India Private Limited Vs Joint Commissioner of GST and Central Excise (Madras High Court) Madras High Court held that delay of more than 17 years in adjudication of show cause proceeding without justifiable reasons is arbitrary and offending under Article 14 of the Constitution of India. Thus, proceedings are dropped and writ petition is allowed. Facts- The present petition is preferred by the petitioner. The specific case of the petitioner is that the adjudication of Show Cause Notices long after their issuance is arbitrary and in violation of the principles of natural justice ...