Allahabad HC Invalidates Customs Order Passed Without Adequate Opportunity

Aroma Chemicals Vs Union of India & Others (Allahabad High Court)  In the case before the Allahabad High Court, the petitioner challenged the order dated 5 September 2007 passed by the Deputy/Assistant Commissioner, Customs & Central Excise, Moradabad. The dispute arose from a show cause notice issued on 28 August 2007, served on the petitioner on 29 August 2007. The notice required the petitioner to respond within seven days, which the petitioner contended was unreasonably short compared to the usual thirty-day period for filing a reply. According to the petitioner, a reply was filed...