During the review of Exim Policy for the year 1999-2000, Ministry of Commerce have recommended that under DEPB Scheme, imports may be allowed to clear goods stored in a custom bonded warehouse by adjusting customs duty in a DEPB scrip. Similar facility is already available under the Advance Licensing Scheme
Circular No. 452/18/99-CX I am directed to invite reference to Board”s Circular No. 410/43/98-CX dated 30.7.98 regarding finalization of pending assessments on the basis of orders issued by Central Board of Excise and Customs under Section 37B. It was clarified that an order issued under Section 37B has only prospective effect from the date of its issue, however, demands can be raised for the last six months under section 11A of Central Excise Act, 1944.
