Gauhati HC stays Penalty imposed by Railways for misclassification of goods

Vinayak Logistics and Anr Vs Union of India and 7 Ors (Gauhati High Court) Mr. Saraf, learned Senior counsel submits that such action of demand for misdeclaration that too after delivery of goods is in specific violation of Section 78 and 83 of the Railways Act 1989 and the law is settled by this Hon’ble Court subsequently held by the Hon’ble Apex Court. It is also his contention that there was specific violation of principles of natural justice inasmuch as prior to imposition of the said demand of Rs. 94,14,519/- no show cause notice/ notices were issued. It is also the contention that if...