Settlement application: right to seek case resolution before the Customs and Central Excise Settlement Commission via authorised representation.

The definitions establish that a settlement application is an application to the Customs and Central Excise Settlement Commission under the pertinent settlement provisions, and that an applicant is any person who makes such an application. The provision clarifies authorised representatives for applicants and for Commissioners-applicants' representatives may appear as permitted, while representatives for Commissioners require written authorization or appointment by the Central Government or the Central Board-and confirms that the Commission includes any Bench and the Secretary includes an Administrative Officer.

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