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- Whether the appellant was entitled to get their contract registered without submitting the recommendation letter of the sponsoring authority. Analysis: The case involved an appeal by M/s. Indian Charge Chrome Ltd. regarding the registration of their contract under the Project Imports (Registration of Contract) Regulations, 1965 without submitting the recommendation letter of the sponsoring authority. The appellant argued that the requirement of the sponsoring authority's recommendation was not mandatory and that Customs Authorities could independently assess imports. The Senior Counsel cited precedents and highlighted that the absence of a specific requirement for the recommendation letter in the relevant regulations indicated it was not mandatory. The Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner (Appeals) rejected the application based on the absence of the recommendation letter. The Senior Counsel also referenced a letter from the Development Commissioner confirming the essentiality of the imported goods. The Respondent, represented by Shri T.K. Kar, reiterated that the recommendation of the sponsoring authority was essential for Project Imports under the regulations and Handbook of Import-Export Procedures. The Respondent emphasized that the appellant's failure to submit required documents led to the rejection of the registration application. The Tribunal analyzed Regulation 3 of the Project Import (Registration of Contract) Regulations, 1965, which mandated the submission of necessary documents for registration. The Tribunal noted that the appellant did not provide the sponsoring authority's recommendation despite requests from the Deputy Commissioner. The Tribunal emphasized the importance of complying with the regulations and highlighted that the absence of a specific mention of the recommendation letter did not negate its requirement. The Tribunal disagreed with the appellant's argument that the recommendation was discretionary, citing the Tribunal's previous decision. The Tribunal rejected the appeal due to the appellant's failure to submit the necessary documents for registration, including the sponsoring authority's recommendation. In conclusion, the Tribunal upheld the rejection of the registration application, emphasizing the mandatory requirement of submitting the sponsoring authority's recommendation for Project Imports registration under the relevant regulations. The failure to provide the necessary documents led to the dismissal of the appeal, highlighting the importance of compliance with regulatory requirements in such matters.
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