Circular No. 485/51/99-CX I am directed to say that a doubt has arisen whether in cases where stenters were closed during the period from 16.12.98 to 27.2.99, duty should be paid first and abatement granted subsequently or abatement can be granted without insisting for payment of the duty first.
Attention of all concerned is drawn to SS No. 09.021 of the Drawback Table, 1999-2000, wherein drawback @ Rs. 2/- per kg. has been allowed on tea (to the extent of ir digenous proportion). The said rate is incumbent upon the condition of non-availment of Modvat facility
