The principal notification No. 7/2003-Central Excise, dated the 1st March, 2003 was published in the Gazette of India vide number G.S.R. 137 (E), dated the 1st March, 2003 and was last amended vide notification No. 70/2003-Central Excise, dated the 4th September 2003 (G.S.R. No.706 (E), dated the 4th September, 2003.