Re-export of imported goods (Drawback of Customs duties) Rules, 1995 › Re-export of imported goods (Drawback of Customs duties) Rules, 1995
Rule 7A. Power to relax
Re-export of imported goods (Drawback of Customs duties) Rules, 1995
Official text
Rule 1 7A. Power to relax. — If the Central Government is satisfied that in relation to the export of any goods, the exporter or his authorized agent has, for reasons beyond his control, failed to comply with any of the provisions of these rules, and has thus been entitled to drawback, it may, after considering the representation, if any, made by such exporter or agent, and for reasons to be recorded in writing, exempt such exporter or agent from the provisions of such rule and allow drawback in respect of such goods.
Judgments on Rule 7A
- M/S.Flextronics India Pvt. Ltd vs Joint Secretary / Director (Drawback) — Madras High Court, 2 Feb 2023. An authority deciding a Rule 7A relaxation request under the Re-export of Imported Goods (Drawback of Customs Duties) Rules, 1995 must pass a reasoned, speaking order objectively considering the exporter's explanation…
- M/S.Flextronics India Pvt. Ltd vs Joint Secretary / Director (Drawback) — Madras High Court, 30 Jan 2023. An authority deciding a Rule 7A relaxation claim under the Re-export of Imported Goods (Drawback of Customs Duties) Rules, 1995 must objectively consider the exporter's explanation for delay and pass a reasoned,…
- Skb Overseas Corporation vs Joint Secretary (Drawback) M/O — Delhi High Court, 14 Dec 2011. 'Reasons are heart and soul of an order' — a statutory power such as the Central Government's Rule 7A power to relax the drawback rules must be exercised fairly by a reasoned order, and a short delay (here 22 days…