The matter has been considered in consultation with Plantation Division of the Department of Commerce and the DES Division in this office and accordingly, it is clarified that the Policy restricts only duty free imports. DEPB is only a mode of payment of duty instead of payment in cash. Since Natural rubber is otherwise freely importable on payment of prescribed duty, Policy Circular 28 dated 4.3.2002 and earlier ALC Circulars does not prevent payment of Custom duty for import of natural rubber.
Similarly, the Commissioner of Customs (Systems) shall regularly depute his officers to visit major and important formations for verification of proper functioning
I am directed to invite your attention to the subject mentioned above and to say that a doubt has been raised as to whether cash dispensers can be allowed the benefit of notification No.21/2002-Cus., Sl.No.272 which prescribes a concessional rate of duty of 15% on Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs).
The Board has taken a serious view of the matter and has desired that the Commissioner should make efforts to reconstruct the files wherever possible.
Circular No.645/36/2002-CX I am directed to refer to Board’s Circular No.101/12/95-CX.8 dated 22.02.95 which stipulates reversal of modvat (cenvat) credit taken on the inputs which are subsequently written off being obsolete or unfit for use.
Representations/requests seeking clarification on “No Sale Period” have been received from the importers – who have made imports of vehicles in terms of the above mentioned Public Notice and executed the requisite Bonds with concerned Regional Licensing Authorities.
CBDT Circular : No. 4/2002-Income Tax Subsequent to the amendment to section 197A made by the Finance Act, 2002 whereby a new sub-section (1B) has been inserted with effect from 1st June, 2002, representations have been received seeking clarification whether the prescribed self-declaration under the said section can be submitted by entities exempt from tax under section 10
Circular No.644/35/2002-CX I am directed to say that doubts have been raised regarding the valuation of computer systems sold along with software. The software can be of two types. One is the “systems software” or “operating software” which is designed to control the operation of the computer system. The other software is the application software which is developed for specified applications only
A declaration from the 3rd party(s) in a stamp paper, duly certified by an independent CA, declaring that the products exported for fulfillment of EO by them on behalf of the licence holder as per details given in the statement of exports, were manufactured by the licence holder.
You are requested to kindly bring to the notice of your constituents about the circular and request them to adopt the same. Wherever demat and transfer of dividend by electronic mode is used, the companies may, however, issue TDS in the same format.
