Designated committee not considered full amount of pre-deposit made – HC directs DC to relook the same

Bijal Dhimankumar Vyas Vs  Union of India (Gujarat High Court)

The Designated committee (DC) did not consider the amount of pre-deposit made during investigation. The High Court held that the CESTAT had granted stay to the Petitioner on the basis of payment of pre-deposit. Thus, this deposit is not in dispute. The rejection was set aside. The High Court directed the Department to look into the above position and more particularly, the order passed by the Tribunal. It may assist similarly placed litigants.

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