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1. Entitlement to Project Import Benefit 2. Finalization of assessment and duty payment/refund Entitlement to Project Import Benefit: The Appellate Tribunal, CESTAT, Kolkata, considered the case where Telephone Exchange Equipment was imported by the Department of Telecommunication in 1985. The Appellants, who were the importing Department, claimed project import benefit based on the technical nature of the importing Department being a part of the Government of India. The Tribunal noted that the Original Authority had not completed the final assessment but directed the Appellants to deposit the bond amount without considering the differential duty amount. After hearing both sides, the Tribunal concluded that the Appellants were indeed entitled to the Project Import Benefit. They were to be assessed at a concessional duty rate specified for such projects. Consequently, the impugned order was set aside, and the matter was remanded to the Original Authority for finalization of the assessment. The Appellants were given a month to pay any extra duty if required or to receive a refund if entitled. The Appellants were also granted a reasonable opportunity of hearing before the final assessment order was passed. Finalization of Assessment and Duty Payment/Refund: Regarding the finalization of assessment and duty payment or refund, the Tribunal directed that if the Appellants were required to pay additional duty, they must do so within a month of the assessment finalization. Conversely, if they were eligible for a refund following the assessment finalization, the Original Authority was mandated to grant the refund automatically. This refund process would consider the duty amount already paid provisionally and the pre-deposit made by the Appellants as per the Tribunal's Stay Order. The Appellants were assured a fair hearing before any order for final assessment was issued. Ultimately, the appeal was allowed under the mentioned terms, ensuring a just and comprehensive resolution to the matter at hand.
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