2006 (11) TMI 425

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...., for the Appellant. Shri B.L. Meena, DR, for the Respondent. [Order]. - Heard both sides and perused record. 2. These appeals are directed against confiscation of melting scraps imported by the appellant. The ground for confiscation is that importer did not produce Pre-shipment Inspection Certificate as required and Public Notice dated 18-10-04 of the Ministry of Commerce. 3.&....

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.... 18-10-2004 stated the following in regard to the goods which were loaded on or before 25-10-04 : 3. The metal scrap may be divided in two categories, namely :- (i)      Category-1 : Scrap which has already landed in India and that which has not yet been cleared from a customs port, ICD/CFS or LCS, (ii)     Category-2 : Scrap which is to b....

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.... reconciliation. The local Central Excise Officer may requisition the services of the local police for their advice/guidance or presence during the physical examination of the scrap. The cost, if any for requisitioning the services of the police or para-military forces would be borne by the importer-manufacturer. The Ministry of Home Affairs have already written to the Chief Secretaries/Home Secre....