The matter has been considered in consultation with the Gems & Jewellery Division, Department of Commerce and Central Board of Excise & Custom, Department of Revenue. Accordingly, it is clarified that for the purpose of Paragraph 4.4.5(b) of Exim Policy, the calculation of the quantum of silver shall be done excluding the weight of studding.
I am directed to invite your attention to the subject mentioned above and to say that a doubt has been raised regarding classification of records, tapes and other media .
The matter has been examined. At present, the nominated agencies are allowed to import silver on payment of duty at the rate of Rs. 500 per kg. under notification No.80/97-Cus.
Difficulties, if any, faced in the implementation of the above instructions, may be brought to the notice of the Board at an early date.
It has been brought to the notice of the Board that various practices are being followed in Custom Houses regarding calculation of interest for delayed payment of duty.
Please refer to ST Circular No.46/09/2002-CX dated 8th August, 2002 issued under F.No.149/02/2002-CX.4 on the subject mentioned above.
I am directed to say that doubts have been raised regarding recovery of service tax on certain services provided by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) to Basic Telephone Service Providers (BSTP) and Cellular Mobile Service Providers (CMSP). References have been received from the Cellular Operators Association of India, New Delhi, and the Department of Telecom (DOT). The services relating to which doubts have been raised are the following
directed to forward herewith a copy of the following Notification published in the Gazette of India (Extraordinary) for your information and necessary action
Circular No. 653/44/2002-CX I am directed to say that doubts have been raised about classification of “Link Cartridge Metallic Belt” and “Charger”, whether under sub-heading 9305.00 or 9306.00 or under heading 7320.00. Link Cartridge Metallic Belt holds the cartridges in a belt form, feeding a medium machine gun. A “charger” is used to hold a number of rounds of ammunition for filling the magazine of a rifle
Circular No.652/43/2002-CX.6 I am directed to refer to Board’s Circular No.593/30/2001-CX dated 19.10.2001 relating to allotment of PAN based Registration Numbers wherein it was prescribed that Range Officers would themselves allot the said numbers for multi unit companies. Attention is also drawn to Board’s Circular No.493/59/99-CX, dated 12.11.99 wherein it was stipulated that in respect of multi unit companies the 15 digit ECC Number (now converted to 15 digit PAN based Registration Number)
