JABALPUR, India, July 29 -- Madhya Pradesh High Court issued the following judgment/order on Jan. 30:

1. Petitioner impugns order dated 13.06.2025 passed by the Deputy Excise Commissioner, Jabalpur whereby a penalty of Rs.2,70,471/- equivalent to one day's licence fee has been imposed on the petitioner.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that a show cause notice dated 23.05.2025 was received by the petitioner and petitioner sent a response to the said notice on 26.05.2025. However, in the impugned order dated 13.06.2025, the respondents have disregarded the reply of the petitioner by only stating that the reply is not satisfactory.

3. Issue notice.

4. Notice is accepted by the learned counsel appearing for respondents.

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