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TMI Blog2004 (4) TMI 364X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... P.G. Chacko, Member (J)]. This appeal of the Revenue challenges the order of the Commissioner (Appeals) classifying the goods imported by the respondents under sub-heading 9031.80 of the Customs Tariff schedule and granting the benefit of Notification No. 118/86-Cus. to the goods. 2. We have examined the records. It appears that this appeal is arising in a second round of litigation. In t ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... in the light of the directions of the Tribunal. I have seen various heading and I find that the imported goods would be classifiable under Heading 9031.80 as other measuring equipments. I classify them under this heading. I accept the plea of the appellants that the components imported along with the basic machines are part of a complete set and are necessary for its operation. They, therefore, ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... o account the fact that the accessories to the main equipment (comparator) imported by the respondents had been separately invoiced by the supplier and the value thereof was not included in that of the main equipment. Had these facts been taken into account, the accessories could not have been charged at the same rate of duty as that applicable to the main equipment. Ld. DR reiterates the above gr ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... note, Rule 2 of the Accessories (Condition) Rules, 1963, which is apparently a provision relevant to the question whether accessories to any imported equipment should be chargeable at the same rate as, or at a rate of duty different from, the rate applicable to the main equipment, does not find any mention in the impugned order. This is a rule which was applied, rightly or wrongly, by the origina ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... levant observations contained in this order, as well as in accordance with the law and the principle of natural justice. It is felt that, as the case pertains to imports which took place a decade ago, it must attain finality at the earliest. Accordingly, we would call upon ld. Commissioner (Appeals) to pass a speaking order in the case within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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