The issues raised have been examined by the Ministry. In terms of notification No.19/2006-Cus. dated 1.3.2006 a special additional duty of 4% [leviable under Section 3(5) of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975] is chargeable on all imported goods. In terms of notification No.20/2006-Cus. dated 1.3.2006.
Attention is invited to Policy Circular No. 1 (RE-2006)/2004-09 dated 7th April, 2006 wherein the procedure for import of sandalwood was laid down. It is hereby clarified that in terms of Para 3(i) of the aforesaid Policy Circular, the last date for filing applications will be 31st July, 2006.
I am directed to invite your attention to the Annual supplement to Foreign Trade Policy, 1st September, 2004- 31st March, 2009, brought into effect from 1.4.2006 . The said Annual supplement to Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) and Handbook of Procedures (HBP) brings about certain changes relating to EOU/EHTP/STP Schemes and Gem and Jewellery Sector. To implement these changes, amendments have been made in the concerned notifications governing EOU/EHTP/STP schemes and Gems and Jewellery Sector. In this regard notification Nos 44/2006-Cus and 31/2006-CE, both dated the 17th May, 2006.
It is observed from the information provided by the depositories that the companies listed in Annexure ‘A’ have established connectivity with both the depositories on or before 31.03.2006.
It is hereby clarified that the above mentioned condition is applicable only for use as a passenger vehicle. For the limited purpose of carrying out endurance test, evaluation test and for other testing purposes, the vehicle may be registered as provided for in the CMVR Rules.
Circular No. 5/2006-Income Tax Section 80-HHC of the Income-tax Act, 1961, provides for deduction from the total income in respect of profits derived from the export of ‘goods or merchandise’, which are realized in convertible foreign exchange.
A suitable Public Notice and Standing Order may be issued for the guidance of the trade and staff. Difficulties faced, if any, in implementation of the Circular may be brought to the notice of the Board at an early date.
In order to make Indian markets more competitive and efficient, it has been decided to introduce an additional mode for listed companies to raise funds from domestic market in the form of “Qualified Institutions Placement” (QIP). Key features of the same are as under:
I am directed to refer to Board’s Circular No. 581/18/2001-CX dated 29th June, 2001 which interalia, specifies conditions, procedures, class of exporters and places under sub-rule (2) of rule 20 of Central Excise Rules, 2002 for warehousing of excisable goods for the purpose of export. In paragraph 2(2) of the said Circular, the Board has specified places where warehouses may be established.
he undersigned is directed to refer to the above mentioned Policy Circular No. 29(RE-2005)/2004-09 dated 06.10.2005 and to say that last sentence of para 8 of Policy Circular may be corrected to read.
