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Notification under Sections 13, 14, 19, 21, 28 and Excise Rules 201, 202 – In exercise of the powers conferred under the provisions of the Central Excise Act, 1944 (1 of 1944) and the Central Excise Rules, 1944 specified under column (2) of the Table below and in supersession of notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue No. 102/57-C.E.
Circular No. 439/5/99-CX I am directed to say that it has come to the notice of the Board that doubt still persists in the classification of the “soft drink concentrate”. However, it is felt that after the introduction of a specific entry at sub-heading 2108.10 as preparation of lemonades or other beverages intended for use in the manufacture of aerated Water”, there should not be any doubt as regard to classification of these products.
Circular No. 438/4/99-CX The Central Board of Excise and Customs had issued instructions on the above subject vide Circular No. 80/88/94-CX.8 dated 21.11.94. Para 4.2 of the said circular provides that Chief Account Officer (CAO) shall complete checking of credit entries in PLAs from the original treasury documents (Original copy of TR-6) received from the PAO within 15 days from the receipt of said documents from the Range Officer.
Circular No. 437/03/99-CX With the introduction of Selective Audit, it is imperative to provide professional edge and necessary expertise to the Internal Audit System of the Commissionerates to ensure a systematic, scientific and in-depth auditing. The new Audit Manual, the New Audit System and the concept of “Audit Protocol” are at advanced stages of formulation/ development for being incorporated in the functioning of Central Excise Department.
Circular No. 436/02/99-CX I am directed to say that in the context of Self Assessment and Selective Audit Systems which are currently being followed in the Central Excise . It is imperative to have substantially increased participation of the senior officers in the work of audit. Test audit is also being undertaken on the basis of the New Draft Audit Manual and Draft Audit Programme. In this regard, attention is drawn to Parts (4) (iii) of Part-I of the Central Excise Audit Manual
Circular No. 435/1/99-CX As directed by the Delhi High Court, the Board has reconsidered the Circular No. 335/71/97-CX. dated 18.11.97 in the light of the CEGAT judgement dated 13.2.98 in the case of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. v. CCE, Bombay [1998(103) ELT 606 (T)].
Circular No. 434/67/98-CX The Hon”ble Supreme Court in its order dated 5th November, 1996 in case of UOI vs. Punjab Rubber & Allied Industries and Other in CA No. 4348/1984 set aside the order of Punjab and Haryana High Court in Civil Writ No. 4459 of 1980 filed by the Respondents
Circular No. 433/66/98-CX I am directed to say that certain doubts have arisen regarding the classification of fusible interlining cloth after the omission of Chapter Note 2(c) of Chapter 59 of the Central Excise Tariff with effect from 16.3.95. Specifically, doubts have been raised as to whether fusible interlining cloth continues to be classifiable under Chapter Heading 59.03 of the Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985 after the omission of the above mentioned Chapter Note.
Circular No. 432/65/98-CX-3 I am directed to say that it has been gathered that some color television (TV) manufacturers have adopted the practice of making the Retail Sale Price (RSP) on the colour TV packages at an amount which is lower than the amount actually collected or payable by the ultimate consumer. It has been reported that the job-manufacturer clears the colour TVs manufactured by him to the ” brand name holder” at the same price as declared on the cartons.
Circular No. 431/64/98-CX I am directed to state tat representations have been received from the trade, regarding the scope of exemption available to precious, metals and articles of precious metals such as ingots, bars, crucibles, foils, dishes, wires, wire gauges etc. under Sl. No. 193 or 194 of Notification No. 05/98-C.E. dated 2.6.98. It has been represented that the benefit of exemption under Sl. No. 193 or 194 of Notification No.05/98-CE dated 2.6.98 is being denied on the ground that the above goods of precious metals when re-made,
