HC quashed show cause notices related to duty drawback claims ...

Exporters Win Duty Drawback Challenge: Invalid Notices Quashed After Lengthy Administrative Delay

May 16, 2025

Case Laws Customs HC

HC quashed show cause notices related to duty drawback claims for de-oiled cake exports. The court determined that exporters were ineligible for 1% FOB drawback because hexane suppliers had not paid central excise duty. Following precedential decisions in similar cases, the court invalidated the original orders and show cause notices issued between 2010-2011, which were adjudicated after an excessive 11-12 year delay. The petitions were ultimately successful, with the court setting aside the administrative proceedings and associated penalties.

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HC quashed show cause notices related to duty drawback claims ...

Exporters Win Duty Drawback Challenge: Invalid Notices Quashed After Lengthy Administrative Delay

May 16, 2025

Case Laws Customs HC

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