Excise rebate availability

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We need help in understanding whether Excise Rebate for Export of Goods can be claimed evern after completion of one year from the date of shipment. We Exported a consignment on 30 Nov 2006 by debiting applicable excise duty since validity of our UT1 Bond had expired. The proof of export was submitted to the department on 28 March 2007. The duty due was piad with interest on 28th Sept, 2007. By over sight we did not file papers for Claim of Rebate within a year from the date of shipment. We would now like to explore any possible ways by which the excise duty paid by us on the goods exported can be claimed back.

AI Summary

BESPL Seeks Clarification on Excise Rebate Claim Deadline: Shipment Date vs. Duty Payment Date BESPL inquired about claiming an excise rebate for exported goods after one year from shipment, having exported on November 30, 2006, and submitted proof on March 28, 2007. They paid the duty with interest on September 28, 2007, but missed filing for a rebate within a year of shipment. Surender Gupta suggested filing a refund claim since the one-year period could be counted from the duty payment date. BESPL sought clarification on the applicable timeframe, as advised by an Excise Inspector that it should be from the shipment date. Madhukar N Hiregange believed it was from the shipment date.