M/S. Nautilus Metal Crafts PVT. LTD. vs. Joint Director General Of Foreign Trade & Anr.
Held
The Court held that the order placing the petitioner on DEL was liable to be set aside as it lacked reasons and did not address the petitioner's submissions. The Court found that the order had civil consequences and thus required adherence to principles of natural justice.
Facts
The petitioner challenged an order placing it on the Denied Entity List (DEL) and the preceding Show Cause Notice. The petitioner claimed it had not availed any MEIS benefits and requested a copy of the DRI communication leading to the action.
Key Issues
Whether the order placing the petitioner on the Denied Entity List was passed without adequate reasons and in violation of natural justice principles. Whether the Show Cause Notice was vague and lacked necessary details.
Sections Cited
Section 9, Section 11(2), Section 11(3), Section 13, Section 14, Section 17, Rule 7(c), Rule 7(f), Rule 7(n)
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W.P.(C) 5167/2020 Page 1
* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
Reserved on: 09.10.2020
Date of decision: 18.11.2020
+ W.P.(C) 5167/2020 & CM 18593/2020
M/S. NAUTILUS METAL CRAFTS PVT. LTD.
…...Petitioner Through: Ms.Anjali J Manish & Mr.Priyadarshi Manish, Advs.
versus
JOINT DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FOREIGN TRADE & ANR.
..... Respondents Through: Ms.Nidhi Raman, CGSC for UOI, with Mr.Ritesh Kumar, Adv.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN CHAWLA
This petition has been filed by the petitioner challenging the so- called order dated 10.01.2020 passed by the Joint Director General of Foreign Trade, placing the petitioner in the Denied Entity List (DEL). The petitioner further challenges the Show Cause Notice dated 08.11.2019 issued by the Assistant Director General of Foreign Trade, calling upon the petitioner to show cause as to why it be not placed in DEL.
It is the case of the petitioner that it deals mainly with readymade garments and made ups and for the same it procures orders from countries such as the USA, different companies of South America, Europe, Middle
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