Exemption Continuity for EOUs in Aquaculture: Notification 196/1994 Invalidates Customs Bank Guarantees.

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....Notification 188/93-Cus extended exemption to 100% EOUs for import of specified goods, including raw materials, for use in integrated aquaculture farms and export of farm products. Notification 183/93-Cus amended Notification 13/1981, appearing to restrict exemption for aquaculture units. However, Notification 188/93-Cus maintained exemption during the interim period till rescinded by Notification 196/1994. Clause 9 of Notification 196/1994 ensured seamless continuity of exemption granted under Notification 13/1981, including the interim period, rendering invocation of bank guarantees by Customs erroneous. Section 159A of Customs Act inapplicable due to contrary intention expressed in Notification 196/1994 regarding continuance of exemption benefits.....