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Court orders 18% interest on duty drawback claim per Customs Act The court allowed the Writ Petition, directing the 3rd respondent to pay interest at a rate of 18% on the sanctioned and paid duty drawback claim amount ...
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Court orders 18% interest on duty drawback claim per Customs Act
The court allowed the Writ Petition, directing the 3rd respondent to pay interest at a rate of 18% on the sanctioned and paid duty drawback claim amount within a specified timeframe. This decision was based on the entitlement to interest outlined in Section 75-A of the Customs Act, with reference to a specific government notification. The petitioner's claim for interest on the duty drawback amount was granted, and the court did not award any costs in this matter.
Issues: Claim for interest on duty drawback amount sanctioned and paid to the petitioner.
Analysis: The Writ Petition was filed seeking a Mandamus to direct the Assistant Commissioner of Customs to pay and settle interest at 18% on the sanctioned and paid Duty Drawback Claim amount for a specific period as per Section 75A of the Customs Act, 1962. The court had previously allowed a similar prayer by the petitioner based on relevant notifications and decisions. The court directed the settlement of the pending balance Duty Drawback Claim Amount within a specified period. The petitioner was later requested to inform the outcome of a classification pending before the CESTAT. The CESTAT, in its subsequent order, confirmed the classification of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers under a specific code, leading to the petitioner being entitled to interest on the Drawback as per Section 75-A of the Customs Act.
The court referred to Section 75-A of the Customs Act, which outlines the entitlement to interest on drawback amounts not paid within a specified period. The court noted that the petitioner was entitled to claim interest, and the rate of interest was fixed at 18% per annum as per a specific government notification. Consequently, the court directed the 3rd respondent to pay the interest at the rate of 18% on the sanctioned and paid duty drawback claim amount within a specified timeframe. The Writ Petition was allowed, and no costs were awarded.
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