The Central Government has set-up a Sub Committee under Dr. Ashok Lahiri, to interact with the trade and industry on the imposition of Central Excise Duty on jewellery. The Committee comprises of the following members:

1. Shri Gautam Ray

2. Shri Rohan Shah, Legal Expert

3. Shri Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce

4. Shri Alok Shukla, Joint Secretary, Tax Research Unit, CBEC

5. Representatives from the trade will be appointed to the sub-committee shortly. The Committee shall consider all issues related to compliance procedure for excise duty, records to be maintained, operating procedures and all other relevant issues.

All Associations / trade and industry will be given an opportunity to submit their representations before the sub-committee in writing. All India Associations will also be given an opportunity to state their case in person.

All communications in this regard may be sent to [email protected] or by post to the Office of the High Level Committee, Suite No. 215, The Janpath Hotel, Janpath, New Delhi – 110001

Central Excise Duty on jewellery: sub committee formed to design compliance procedures and consult industry stakeholders. The Central Government constituted a Sub Committee of the High Level Committee under Dr. Ashok Lahiri to engage with trade and industry on the imposition of Central Excise Duty on jewellery. The Sub Committee, comprising government officials, a legal expert and forthcoming trade representatives, is tasked to consider compliance procedure for excise duty, records to be maintained, operating procedures and other relevant operational issues. Associations may submit written representations and national associations may present in person; communications are to be sent to the High Level Committee at the stated email or postal address.