MEIS scheme - conversion of the EPCG shipping bill into the ...

Court Rules Shipping Bill Amendment Valid; Declares Circular Ultra Vires Under Articles 14, 19(1)(g), and Customs Act Section 149.

March 6, 2021

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MEIS scheme - conversion of the EPCG shipping bill into the EPCG­ cum­ Drawback shipping bill - Since in the present case, the amendment of shipping bills by converting them into Drawback shipping bills is possible on the basis of the documentary evidence which was in existence at the time the goods were cleared for export and the benefit of Drawback at All industry rate of 1.5% of value of the exported goods is also possible to be allowed - the impugned circular to the extent of para 3(a) is ultra vires Articles 14 and 19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India as also ultra vires Section 149 of the Customs Act, 1962. - HC

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