I am directed to say that the question of improbability of maintenance free batteries was considered by the Specified Licensing Committee (SLC) at its meeting held on 30.5.95. The Committee had decided that maintenance free batteries being consumer goods are covered under the Negative List of Imports and therefore, cannot be allowed to be imported without a licence. Instructions may
Circular No. 196/30/96-CX Ayurvedic system of medicines in accordance with the formulae given in the authoritative books specified in the first Schedule to the Drugs and Cosmetic Act and sold under a generic name are fully exempt from excise duty under notification No. 75/94-CE, dated the 29th March, 1944. The scope of the exemption on Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddha,
Circular No. 195/20/96-CX I am directed to say that certain doubts have been expressed regarding the correct interpretation of Board”s Circular No. 141/52/95-CX dated the 14th August, 1995 clarifying the classification of Photo- identity cards.