Settlement Commission extension power allowed to prolong prescribed period for settlement proceedings by a limited additional term. Amendment expands the Settlement Commission's authority by permitting a limited extension of the time prescribed under sub section (6) of section 32F of the Central Excise Act. The inserted proviso authorizes the Commission, where reasons are recorded in writing, to extend the period specified under that sub section for an additional period not exceeding three months, imposing a documentary justification requirement for any extension.
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Settlement Commission extension power allowed to prolong prescribed period for settlement proceedings by a limited additional term.
Amendment expands the Settlement Commission's authority by permitting a limited extension of the time prescribed under sub section (6) of section 32F of the Central Excise Act. The inserted proviso authorizes the Commission, where reasons are recorded in writing, to extend the period specified under that sub section for an additional period not exceeding three months, imposing a documentary justification requirement for any extension.
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