Confiscation of conveyance & goods – Hearing / passing of speaking order mandatory

Sitaram Roadways Vs State of Gujarat (Gujarat High Court)

Observing that principles of natural justice were violated by the adjudicating authority, the Gujarat High Court has set aside the order of confiscation of conveyance and goods, earlier found to be not in possession of mandatory documents. The Court noted that petitioner was not afforded opportunity of hearing inasmuch as matter was kept for hearing on 28-8-2019 but the impugned confiscation order was passed on 24-8-2019. It also observed that the confiscation order was not a spe

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