Notification No.45/2017-Cus exemption applies to integrated tax...

Notification No.45/2017-Cus exemption applies to integrated tax (IGST) where 'duty of customs' is interpreted to encompass IGST; the Tribunal analysed the Customs Act definition of duty, the IGST Act definition of integrated tax and levy/collection mechanics, and concluded appellants are entitled to IGST exemption under Notification No.45/2017-Cus. It treated Notification No.36/2021-Cus challenge as affecting validity; prior tribunal and High Court decisions found Notification No.36/2021-Cus ultra vires. Consequent assessments denying IGST exemption were set aside and the appellants' appeals were allowed while Revenue appeals were rejected.