Garment exporter denied duty drawback claim due to exclusionary customs circular; courts uphold retrospective clarification.

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....Duty Drawback claim denied due to clarificatory Circular No.55/99-Cus retrospectively applicable. Petitioner's exported product, Woolen Readymade Garments, excluded from S.S.NO.62.09 covering only woollen Suits/Trousers/Blazers/Jackets as per Circular. Revisional Authority's order upheld, relying on Karnataka High Court decision in CCE Bangalore Vs. Central Manufacturing Technology Institute, clarifying retrospective nature of clarificatory notifications. Petitioner entitled only to Brand Rate, not Drawback claim for exported garments other than specified categories. Writ Petition dismissed.....