Liberal construction of beneficial drawback schemes requires merits review of delayed Brand Rate applications within the extendable period.

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....Drawback Brand Rate and Special Brand Rate applications filed after the initial period but within twelve months of the Let Export Order require liberal consideration because the drawback scheme is beneficial in nature. A narrow or technical approach to delay within the statutorily extendable period is inappropriate. Delay in the relevant applications was condoned, and the applications were remanded for consideration on merits and fixation of the applicable drawback rate in accordance with law, with consequential relief.....