Section 180: Issue of show-cause notice before confiscation of goods or imposition of penalty

180. Issue of show-cause notice before confiscation of goods or imposition of penalty.- No order under this Act shall be passed for the confiscation of any goods or for imposition of any penalty on any person unless the owner of the goods, if any, or such person- (a) is informed in writing (or if the person concerned consents in writing, orally) of the grounds on which it is proposed to confiscate the goods or to impose the penalty; (b) is given an opportunity of making a representation in writing (or if the person concerned indicates in writing his preference for it orally) within such reasonable time as the appropriate officer may specify, against the proposed action; and (c) is given a reasonable opportunity of being heard personally or through a counsel or duly authorized agent.

Effective date: 1969-03-03

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