Clarification in respect of the Master Circular No. 1053/02/2017-CX dated 10.03.2017


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This circular provides clarification regarding the mandatory pre-show cause notice consultation process for Central Excise and Service Tax. It reiterates that this consultation is required for duty demands exceeding Rs. 50 Lakhs, unless the case involves fraud, collusion, wilful mis-statement, suppression of facts, or intent to evade duty payments. The clarification confirms that the exclusion from this consultation is case-specific, not formation-specific.

Circular No. 1079/03/2021-CX F. No. 116/13/2020-CX-3 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs New Delhi. **** Dated: 11th November, 2021 To 1. The Pr. Chief Commissioner/Chief Commissioner, CGST CX (All). 2. The P
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FAQ :

The circular clarifies the application of the pre-show cause notice consultation process in Central Excise and Service Tax matters, particularly concerning when it is mandatory and when exceptions apply.

Pre-show cause notice consultation is mandatory prior to issuing a show cause notice for duty demands exceeding Rs. 50 Lakhs, except in specific circumstances.

Yes, the consultation is not mandatory for cases involving fraud, collusion, wilful mis-statement, suppression of facts, or contravention of provisions with intent to evade duty payments.

No, the circular clarifies that the exclusion from pre-show cause notice consultation is case-specific and not formation-specific.

This circular relates to the Central Excise Act, 1944, and Chapter V of the Finance Act, 1994.

 

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