In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) read with sub-section (4) of the section 68 of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 1996 (33 of 1996) and in supersession to the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue notification No. 182/92-Cus., dated the 6th May, 1992, the Central Government being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby exempts gold of fineness not less than 0.995 and falling under heading number 71.08 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (51 of 1975) (hereinafter referred to as the Customs Tariff Act).
Circular No. 315/31/97-CX I am directed to refer to Member (CX) s D.O. letter of even number dated 22.1.1997 (Copy enclosed)1 wherein it was directed the Board”s Circular No. 237/71/96-CX dated 12.8.96 regarding classification of Ready Mix concrete be kept in abeyance. After re-examining the matter it has been decided to withdraw the aforesaid instruction contained in Member (CX) s D.O. letter dated 22.1.1997.
