I am directed to invite your attention to the subject mentioned above and to say that a doubt has been raised as to whether cash dispensers can be allowed the benefit of notification No.21/2002-Cus., Sl.No.272 which prescribes a concessional rate of duty of 15% on Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs).
If there is any non.resident interest in the firm/company and non resident investment is to be made with repatriation benefits, full particulars thereof with photo copy of RBI approval must be submitted. Investment without repatriation benefits, a simple declaration indicating whether it is held with the general/ specific permission of RBI on the letter head of the firm should be furnished. In case of specific approval, a copy may also be furnished. Indian Companies issuing shares to foreign nationals/ NRIs under automatic route,100% scheme or 24/40% schemes are not required to obtain prior approval of RBI.
The Board has taken a serious view of the matter and has desired that the Commissioner should make efforts to reconstruct the files wherever possible.
