MEIS - Seeking direction to remove the name of the petitioner...

MEIS - Seeking direction to remove the name of the petitioner from the Denied Entity List - benefit of Merchandise Export from India Scheme - The contention that unless and until the petitioner pays up the entire duty and penalty imposed under the orders passed by the DGFT and custom authorities the petitioner cannot claim any export incentive under the new scheme is completely unacceptable. Both the orders are under challenge before the first appellate authorities. Respective statutes require pre-deposit of certain amounts upon which rest of the recoveries would be suspended. - HC