Classification of soapstone as talc for the purpose of claiming exemption under Notification No. 23/55-C.E., dated 29-4-1955, as amended

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.... Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) New Delhi Subject : Classification of soapstone as talc for the purpose of claiming exemption under Notification No. 23/55-C.E., dated 29-4-1955, as amended. A doubt has been raised as to whether soapstone can be treated on par with talc for the purpose of exemption, as contained in notification No. 23/55-C.E., dated 29-4-1955, as amended, which exem....

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....otification are satisfied. The Government have accepted the above decision of the CEGAT and have decided not to go in appeal against the said Order. 3. The Deputy Chief Chemist who was present at the Conference expressed the view that, in terms of chemical composition, there is little to distinguish soapstone from talc. The Conference, however, noted that the Board had earlier examined the issue ....