It is observed from manufacturers catalogues and product literature that CD mechanism consists of a rigid frame housing a motorized turntable that rotates the disc, and a radial mechanism which positions and tracks a single or 3 beam optical pick up across the disc. The objective lens of the pick up is moved by a focus coil which focuses a laser light spot onto the information layer of the disc.
I am directed to state that doubts have arisen in field formations regarding determination of the aggregate value of clearances of all excisable goods for home consumption in the preceding financial year 2002-2003 to decide the eligibility for availing the benefit of excise duty exemption under Notification No.8/2003-Central Excise, and Notification No..9/2003-Central Excise both dated 1st March, 2003 for the financial year 2003-04
The same notification, at Sl.No.44, provides for concessional rate of customs duty on similar plain plastic films when imported for manufacture of plastic film capacitors, etc. However, the explanation inserted under Sl.No.52 of the said notification is not there under Sl.No.44. Such an explanation under Sl. No. 44 of the notification has been inserted only in the recent budget (2003) i.e. on 1.3.2003.
I am directed to say that it has been brought to the notice of the Board that often there is delay in issue of Adjudication/Appellate orders in cases where personal hearing has already been concluded. In certain cases the issue of orders has taken substantially longer periods even after conclusion of personal hearing. This kind of situation could result mainly due to lack of proper supervision on the part of the senior officers.
directed to forward herewith a copy of the following Notification published in the Gazette of India for your information and necessary action.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of the following Notification published in the Gazette of India for your information and necessary action:- The Companies (Central Government’s) General Rules and Forms (Third Amendment) Rules, 2003 – Increase in sitting fee.
Circular No. 731/47/2003-CX I am directed to say that as you are aware that Excise Audit manual for EA-2000 was first issued in March, 1998 which was updated in June 1999 and then in September 2001. Subsequent to that, Board had issued instruction dated 11th June 2002 for selection of units paying duty upto Rs.1 crore for EA 2000 Audit using Risk Assessment techniques. Over a period of time, experience has been gained in audit techniques
As per the information provided by both the depositories 165 more companies have established connectivity with both the depositories.
Circular No. 730/46/2003-CX A number of asessees are engaged in the manufacture of sugar. During the manufacture of sugar the press-mud comes out as waste. The department has been contending that the press-mud is an excisable commodity and is required to pay the duty leviable thereon. On the other hand, the Tribunal in their various judgments has held that the assesses in question are manufacturing sugar, and press-mud is only a residual waste and not a by-product and is not marketable and hence not excisable.
Circular No.728/44/2003-CX I am directed to say that Board has been emphasizing the need for a quick, easy to use and reliable communication system to communicate Board’s instructions to the field formations and quick and efficient collection of structured information from field formations. After the reorganization of field formations done in November 2002 increasing the number of Chief Commissioners and Commissioners, the need has been felt very strongly.
