1999 (8) TMI 85

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....uthority passed under the KVSS. 2. The declaration in this case was made with regard to certain Central Excise Duties which are the subject of a writ petition pending in this Court. 3. The writ petitioner is in enjoyment of an interim order. 4. The writ petitioner made the declaration on 27-1-1999 signed it and sent it by speed post on the same date. 5. The Designated Authority receive....

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....posted. 10. There is nothing in the KVSS which debars the sending of declaration by post. There is nothing in the KVSS either which requires the Designated Authority itself to receive or apply its mind to the declaration within 31-1-1999. 11. The authority has, or better had , further time to dispose of the declaration after 31-1-1999. 12. Under these circumstances, the proper constructio....

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....by the order that if the writ petitioner pays to the Designated Authority a sum of Rs. 67,548/- within six weeks from date hereof, then the declaration made by the writ petitioner shall be taken as properly made and the condition of the KVSS shall be taken to be properly fulfilled. Upon such payment, the Designated Authority shall issue the requisite certificate within ten weeks from the date here....