Vapi Commissionerate came into existence on  1-11-2002

TRADE NOTICE

2008-09

2011-12

:: CENTRAL EXCISE  AND CUSTOMS COMMISSIONERATE, VAPI ::

TRADE NOTICE No. 1/2008-09
VAPI, DATED 28/04/2008

                 Subject:- Instructions for unit for filing of declaration under Notification No. 36/2001– reg.

                 A copy of Central Excise Notification No. 36/2001 (N.T.) issued by Central Excise & Customs is enclosed herewith for information, guidance and necessary action.

                As required under the above captioned notification, all the manufacturers availing value based exemption who have exceeded their aggregated value of clearances for Home Consumption of 90 Lakhs during the previous financial year are required to file a Declaration in the prescribed format. This requirement is being reiterated with a direction that all those manufacturers, who are required to file the declaration as above but have not filed, should do so within 10 days of issue of this Trade Notice.

                All Trade Association / Chambers of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory Committees are requested to publicise the contents of this Trade Notice among their Members / Constituents.

Encl:-As above                                                               Sd/-     

 Joint Commissioner (Tech.),
Central Excise & Customs,
Vapi

F. No:-V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                                                                  Vapi, dtd. 28/04/2008

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS, VAPI

TRADE NOTICE NO. 02/2008-09
VAPI, DATED 07/05/2008

            Subject:- Forwarding of  Central Excise Notifications.

            A copy of the following Notifications issued by the Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance & Company Affiars, Department of Revenue, New Delhi are enclosed herewith for information, guidance and necessary action.

          All Trade Associations / Chambers of Commerce and Member of Regional Advisory Committee are requested to publicize this Trade Notice among their members / constituents.

                                                                                Sd/-

Joint Commissioner (Tech.),
Central Excise & Customs,
Vapi.
Encl:-As above

F. No. V/Misc-15/T/2008                                                                                Vapi, dated 07/05/2008

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TRADE NOTICE NO.- 03/2008
VAPI, DATED:-  14/05/2008

Subject:-Central Excise—Constitution of Regional Advisory Committee for SSI Sector/ Non-SSI Sector, 100%EOU, Registered dealers & Service Tax Sector for the Block year 2008 & 2009.

                   Consequent upon the expiryt of tenure of old Regional Advisory committee, a new Regional Advisory Committee for SSI Sector/ Non-SSI Sector, 100%EOU, Registered dealers & Service Tax Sector has been constituted with the Commissioner of Central Excise & Customs, Vapi  as chairman and the following Trade representatives as members for the block years 2008 & 2009. The members of the new
Regional Advisory committee is as under

            The Additional/ Joint Commissioner (Technical), Central Excise & Customs, Vapi will act as secretary to the Committee.

            The functions of the Regional Advisory Committee (SSI Sector/ Non-SSI Sector, 100%EOU, Registered dealers & Service Tax Sector) will be purely advisory and resolve difficulities of general nature. The committee will meet once in a quarter on the date of decided after mutual consultation. The meeting will ordinarily / simultaneously be held in the jurisdiction of Vapi Commissionerate i.e. at Vapi, Silvassa/Sarigam/Umbergaon unless a different venue is decided by the Chairman. The committee shall not discuss individual cases, judicial and quansi judicial matters. Since every Commissionerate of Central Excise has its own Regional advisory Committee, the points raised for discussion should, as far as possible, relate to the matter pertaining to the units in the jurisdiction of the Central Excise Commissionerate Vapi only.

            The term of this committee will expire on 31/12/2009. The address of the secretary of the committee is as under:-

Joint Commissioner (Technical)
Central Excxise & Customs,
4th Floor, Adarshdham Building,
Opp. Old Police Station, Vapi Daman Road,
Vapi (Gujrat), Phone No. (0260) 2464790

            All the trade Association / Chambers of Commerce and Member of Regional Advisory Committee are requested to publicese the contents of the trade Notice among their members/ Manufacturers/ Constituents.

Yours faithfully

Sd/-

(V. PADMANABHAN)
COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE
VAPI

F. No. V/Misc-133/RAC/2008,
Vapi, dated:-14/05/2008

Copy to:-

1. As per mailing list for Trade and Department only.

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS, VAPI

TRADE NOTICE NO. 04/2008-09

           Please find  enclosed herewith a copy of Circular No 54/2005-Cus dt 30.12.2005 issued from F.No 450/67/2003-Cus-Iv by the Under Secretary, Government  of India, CBEC

            All Trade Associations / Chambers of Commerce and Member of Regional Advisory Committee are requested to publicize this Trade Notice among their members / constituents.

  Sd/-

Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

Central Excise & Customs,

Vapi.

Encl:-As above

F. No. V/Misc-15/T/2008

Vapi, dated 11.06.2008

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS, VAPI

TRADE NOTICE NO. 05/2008-09

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VAPI, DATED 20/06/2008

Subject:-  Service Tax    Dispute Resolution Scheme 2008 - reg

            A copy of Notification  No  28/2008-Service Tax dt 04.06.2008 issued by the Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance & Company Affiars, Department of Revenue, New Delhi  and Circular No 102/5/2008-ST dt 04.06.2008 issued from F.No  137/96/2008-CX-4 and Office order  dt 23.08.2008 issued from Vapi HQ F. No IV/16-37/ST/08 are enclosed herewith for information, guidance and necessary action. 

            All Trade Associations / Chambers of Commerce and Member of Regional Advisory Committee are requested to publicize this Trade Notice among their members / constituents.

  Sd/-

Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

Central Excise & Customs,

Vapi.

Encl:-As above

F. No. V/Misc-15/T/2008

Vapi, dated 20/06/2008

Copy Forwarded to:- As per mailing list to trade and Department only.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE: VAPI:

F.No.IV/16-37/ST/08                                                             Vapi, Dated: 23.06.2008

OFFICE ORDER NO.01/2008 (SERVICE TAX)

Subject: Dispute Resolution Scheme of Service Tax 2008 – reg

The following officers have been appointed  as designated officers  under section 92 (b) of the  Finance Act-2008  of the Dispute, Resolution, Scheme of Service Tax-2008 , which have been notified by Notification No.28/2008(S.T) dated 04.06.2008.

Sd/-

                                                                         Commissioner
                                                               Central Excise & Customs
                                                                                Vapi

Copy To:-

 The Joint Commissioner (Audit), Central Excise & Customs, Vapi.

• The Joint Commissioner (Prev), Central Excise & Customs, Vapi.

• The Joint Commissioner ( Tech ) ,Central Excise and Customs , Vapi

• JDC /JAC Division- I, II, III, IV-Silvassa and Vapi Division of Vapi Commissionerate, for information and necessary action at your end.

• Guard File

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:: CENTRAL EXCISE  AND CUSTOMS COMMISSIONERATE, VAPI ::

TRADE NOTICE No. 6/2008-09

VAPI, DATED 02.07.2008

Subject: Sub- Compounded levy on Pan Masala and Pan Masala containing  tabaccoo – reg.

A copy of Notification No. 29/2008- Central Excise (NT), 30/2008-Central Excise (N.T.) dated 01.07.2008 and Notification No. 42/2008 – Central excise dated 01.07.2008 all issued by Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue, New Delhi are  enclosed herewith for information, guidance and necessary action.

All Trade Association / Chambers of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory Committees are requested to publicise the contents of this Trade Notice among their Members / Constituents.

  Encl:-As above                                                                                                    Sd/-

                                                                                       Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                        Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                             Vapi

F. No:-V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                          Vapi, dtd. 02.07.2008

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:: CENTRAL EXCISE  AND CUSTOMS COMMISSIONERATE, VAPI ::

TRADE NOTICE No. 7/2008-09

VAPI, DATED 26/09/2008

Subject:                  Sub:- SSI Exemption on to branded packing goods, diaries etc.

Please find enclosed herewith a copy of letter F. No. 354/124/2008-TRU dated 01.09.2008 of the Joint Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Tax Research Unit, New Delhi on the above subject matter.

All Trade Association / Chambers of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory Committees are requested to publicize the contents of this Trade Notice among their Members / Constituents.

Encl:-As above                                                                                                       Sd/-

                                                                                         Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                        Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                             Vapi

F. No:-V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                         Vapi, dtd. 26/09/2008

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS, VAPI

TRADE NOTICE NO. 08/2008-09

VAPI, DATED 07/10/2008

                                           Subject:- regarding annual installed capacity statement namely ER-7

                                                         and notifications issued in this regard.

                       The Central Government has issued five notification nos. 38/2008 CE(NT) to 42/2008-CE(NT) all dated 29.9.2008 to facilitate collection of information from third party sources or from manufacturers themselves, in order to identify manufacturers with a propensity to evade taxes and to create an atmosphere of voluntary  compliance.

                An annual installed capacity statement namely ER-7 has been prescribed which is to be filed by filed by every assessee for a financial year by 30th April of the following financial year. The ER-7 for the year 2007-08 is to be filed by 31.10.2008. Further, the Declaration required to be filed by the units availing of exemption under the small scale exemption scheme has also been modified to include details relating to PAN No., VAT registration No. and information regarding electricity connection.

             The Central Government has also amended the criteria for filing of the ER-4, ER-5 and ER-6 returns making it mandatory for all assessees paying total duty (CENVAT credit + Cash) of more than Rs.1 crore in a financial year. ER-4 is an annual financial return filed by the assessees declaring the financial details regarding purchases, sales, other income etc. ER 5 and ER-6 are returns for furnishing information relating to the principal inputs used by the assessee and the monthly consumption of such inputs.

                   A copy of the following Notifications issued by the Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, New Delhi are enclosed herewith for information, guidance and necessary action.

          All Trade Associations / Chambers of Commerce and Member of Regional Advisory Committee are requested to publicize this Trade Notice among their members/ constituents.

                                                                                                                           Sd/-                                    

                                                                                            Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                             Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                            Vapi.

Encl:-As above

 F. No. V/Misc-15/T/2008                                                          Vapi, dated 07/05/2008

 Copy Forwarded to:- As per mailing list to trade and Department only.

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS, VAPI

TRADE NOTICE NO. 09/2008-09

VAPI, DATED 17/10/2008

Subject:- Subject:- Visit to Head/Corporate Office by the Officers of the Ahmedabad Zonal Unit of Directorate General of Audit, Customs, Excise & Service Tax of Multi Locational Units

Reference is invited to Notification No.28/2008-Central Excise (N.T.) dated 05.06.2008 issued by the Ministry of Finance, (Department of Revenue), Government of India, New Delhi and Circular No. 872/10/2008-CX dated 17.06.2008 issued by the Central Board of Excise & Customs, Ministry of Finance, (Department of Revenue), Government of India, New Delhi, appointing Officers of the Directorate General of Audit, Customs, Excise & Service Tax, as Central Excise Officers and investing them with all the powers of Central Excise Officers.

As per revised departmental guideline, procedure of audit of Multi Locational Unit has been revamped. Multi Locational Unit broadly refers to an assessee having factories at different places in which similar items are manufactured. As per the revised procedure, the Zonal Unit of the Directorate General of Audit has been authorized to obtain the consolidated Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss statement and other financial documents of the company from the Head / Corporate Office for scrutiny. The Officers have also been entrusted with the responsibility to clearly understand the role played by the Head Office in the conduct of business by individual units, which require the Officers of the Zonal Unit to visit the said Office.

In view of the above, attention of the Trade is hereby invited that the Officers of Ahmedabad Zonal Unit of Directorate General of Audit may call for the documents /information and visit the Head /Corporate Office of the Multi Locational Unit / assessees whose Head /Corporate Office are located in the jurisdiction of Ahmedabad Zonal Unit of Directorate General of Audit.  For the information of trade is to notify that the jurisdiction of the Zonal Unit extends in the state of Gujarat & Rajasthan.

                                                                     Sd/-

                                                                                         Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                        Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                       Vapi.

Encl:-As above

F. No. V/Misc-15/T/2008                                                          Vapi, dated 17/10/2008

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

                               4^th FLOOR, ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE NOTICE NO. 09/2008-09

VAPI, DATED 24.11.2008

Sub: - Computer Assisted Audit Programme (CAAP) - Auditing in an Electronic Environment: Regarding

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1. The Trade is informed that Computer Assisted Audit Programme (CAAP for the sake of brevity) Centre has been set up in the Head Quarters Audit Section for the purpose of conduct of audit in respect of those assesses who use a computer to record their business transactions /activities and keep such data in electronic form. The following information is provided to the Trade for creating awareness and facilitating working of CAAP.

(i)      The Departmental Audit under CAAP will involve examination and analysis of business (private) records that are maintained electronically .Under CAAP, all or a part of audit could be completed using electronic records. Trained in auditing of electronic records , the Central Excise Officers who shall conduct Computer Assisted Audit shall use commercial and custom software on secure departmental computers for this purpose.

(ii)      Computer Assisted Audit saves time both for the assessee and department as it takes much shorter time than manual audits as most of the records are made available to the auditor in an electronic format which are examined using a secure departmental computer. It also saves paper as an electronic audit reduces the amount of paper normally needed, produced or photocopied during an audit. The auditors spend less time at assessee’s premises.

(iii)      The procedure followed in the Computer Assisted Audit is that Computer Assisted Audit starts with a meeting between the CAAP Auditor and assessee’s accounting / systems staff. During the meeting, the CAAP Auditor would request several information to determine the feasibility of a Computer Assisted Audit. The questions are part of a Computer Assisted Audit feasibility survey and include information about-

(a)            Hardware and Peripherals

(b)            Operating System used by the assessee’s computer system

(c)             Accounting Software used by the assessee

(d)            Accounting information –like chart of accounts

(e)            Details of information in the assessee’s electronic records

(f)              Back up and Data retention methods used by the assessee

(g)            Data export operations supported by the assessee’s system

(h)            Conversion of the assessee’s data to a format readable by departmental computers

(iv)       The CAAP Auditor would identify specific computer files and records he/she requires for the audit and ask the assessee to provide a copy of those records on a disk or a Compact Disk (CD). He/she might also have to ask the assessee to convert the data to a format that is not proprietary and readable by departmental computers. The assessee can make a second copy of the same records provided to the CAAP Auditors.

(v)        The auditor would next copy these records to a secure departmental Computer and analyze/ verify them using a combination of commercial and custom software. The assessee’s data is not altered during the examination. Rather, the auditor reviews these, validates that all of the records are included in the data, summarizes them, and extracts a copy of the selected records of interest to a number of reports.

(vi)        The assessee’s records are handled with extreme care and encrypted during transfer and storage. Such records obtained from the assessee are accessible to only the authorized Central Excise Officers. Upon completion of an audit or upon conclusion of any appeal or judicial review, the records provided are securely erased and CDs are destroyed. The assessee may advise the CAAP auditors in case he (the assessee) wishes to have his CD returned back. The Computer Assisted Audit in no way causes any risk to the assessee’s computer or electronic records. The CAAP auditors would only ask the assessee to make a copy of the assessee records.

(vii)        In short, Computer Assisted Audit works by analyzing a copy of assessee’s electronically stored records that are provided to the CAAP auditors on a disk or Compact Disk (CD). The original records of the assessee are not “touched” or altered in any ways. The assessee’s original records are not altered in any manner during the Computer Assisted Audit process. In fact, the commercial software used by the CAAP auditors is designed specifically to never alter any audit records.

2. In this regard, the Trade is also advised to refer Part-III of Chapter –VI of Central Board of Excise and Customs’ (CBEC’s) Central Excise Manual detailing Supplementary Instructions on Computer Assisted Audit Programme.

3. For any further details /information on Computer Assisted Audit Programme, inquiries can be made at the below given address where CAAP Laboratory of your jurisdictional Central Excise Commissionerate is stationed.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE

Audit Wing (CAAP Lab), Head Quarters, Vapi

“Adarshdham Building”, Vapi-Daman Road, Vapi

                                                                                                                                     Sd/-

                                                                                                                     Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                                          Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                                       Vapi

F. No. V/Misc-15/T/2008                                                                                               Vapi, dated 24/11/2008

Copy Forwarded to:- As per mailing list to trade and Department only.

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

                                        4^th FLOOR, ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE NOTICE NO. 10/2008-09

VAPI, DATED 08/12/2008

          Subject: - Forwarding of Service Tax, Central Excise & Customs Notifications.

          A copy of the following Notifications issued by the Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, New Delhi are enclosed herewith for information, guidance and necessary action.

          All Trade Associations / Chambers of Commerce and Member of Regional Advisory Committee are requested to publicize this Trade Notice among their members / constituents.

                                                              Sd/-

                                                                        Joint Commissioner (Tech.)

                                                                       Central Excise & Customs

                                                                  Vapi

Encl:-As above

F. No. V/Misc-15/T/2008                                                 Vapi, dated 08/12/2008

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

               4^th FLOOR, ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE NOTICE No. 11/2008-09

VAPI, DATED 12.03.2009

                            Subject:- Filling of claim for refund of service tax paid under notification  

                                           No. 41/2007-ST dated 06.10.2007 – reg.

A copy of Circular  No. 106/9/2008-ST issued under F.No. 137/84/2008-CX.4 dated 11.12.2008 issued by Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue, Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi are  enclosed herewith for information, guidance and necessary action.

All Trade Association / Chambers of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory Committees are requested to publicise the contents of this Trade Notice among their Members / Constituents.

                                         Sd/-

Encl:-As above                                                                     Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                  Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                                          Vapi

F.No:-V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                          Vapi, dtd. 12.03.2009

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

               4^th FLOOR, ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE NOTICE No. 12/2008-09

VAPI, DATED 12.03.2009

                        Subject:- Certification of invoices for supply of goods from DTA to EOUs for claiming

                                       deemed export benefit– reg.

A copy of Circular No. 10/2009-Cus issued under F.No. DGEP/EOU/32/2007 dated 25.02.2009 issued by Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue, Central Board of Excise & Customs, Directorate General of Export Promotion, New Delhi are  enclosed herewith for information, guidance and necessary action.

All Trade Association / Chambers of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory Committees are requested to publicise the contents of this Trade Notice among their Members / Constituents.

                                                                                                            Sd/-

Encl:-As above                                                                         Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                      Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                                                Vapi

F. No:-V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                                          Vapi, dtd. 12.03.2009

Copy forwarded to: As per mailing list to Trade and Department.

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

               4^th FLOOR, ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE NOTICE No. 13/2008-09

VAPI, DATED 13.03.2009

                    Subject:- Reference from Commissioner Nashik seeking clarification in respect
                       of levy of service tax on repair/renovation/widening of roads - regarding

A copy of Circular No. 110/4/2009-ST issued under F.No. 345/17/2008-TRU dated 23.02.2009 issued by Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue, Tax Research Unit, New Delhi are  enclosed herewith for information, guidance and necessary action.

All Trade Association / Chambers of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory Committees are requested to publicise the contents of this Trade Notice among their Members / Constituents.

                                                                                                               Sd/-

Encl:-As above                                                                              Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                        Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                                                  Vapi

F. No:-V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                         Vapi, dtd. 13.03.2009

Copy forwarded to: As per mailing list to Trade and Department.

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

                               4^th FLOOR, ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

 TRADE NOTICE No. 14/2008-09

VAPI, DATED 13.03.2009

            Subject:-  Applicability of the provisions of the export of Service  

                            Rules,2005 in Certain situation

A copy of Circular No. 111/05/2009-ST issued under F.No. 137/307/2007 dated 24.02.2009 issued by Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue, Central Board of Excise & Customs, Directorate General of Export Promotion, New Delhi are  enclosed herewith for information, guidance and necessary action.

All Trade Association / Chambers of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory Committees are requested to publicise the contents of this Trade Notice among their Members / Constituents.

                                                                                       Sd/-

Encl:-As above                                                  Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                           Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                         Vapi

F. No:-V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                                          Vapi, dtd. 13.03.2009

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

                                          4^th FLOOR, ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

 TRADE NOTICE No. 16/2008-09

VAPI, DATED 07.07.2009

Sub:- Union Budget 2009-10 change made by the Finance Bill 2009-regarding.

1.  Central Excise & Customs,

Consequent upon the introduction of the Finance Bill, 2009 in the Lok Sabha on 06.07.209 the following notifications have been issued.

i.                   Notification No.7/2009-CE to 22/2009-CE

ii.                   Notification No.16/2009-CE(NT)  to 18/2009-CE(NT)

iii.                  Notification No.77/2009-Cus to 80/2009-Cus

iv.                 The changes brought out are highlighted in the enclosed Annexure-A.

The changes relating to the Duties of Customs & Central Excise affected by the Finance Bill-2009 or by the Notifications issued (unless a different date of effect is indicated in the Bill or any notification) come into force from the mid-night between 06.07.2009 and 07.07.2009.

2.   Service Tax :-

In respect of Service Tax, the following Notification have been issued.

i.                     Notification No. 16/2009-ST to 23/2009-ST.

ii.                   The changes brought out are highlighted in the enclosed Annexure-B.

All the trade associations are requested to bring the contents of this trade notice to the attention of their member manufacturers/ service tax assessee  in particular and the trade, in general.  If there is any doubt or difficulty, they are requested to get in touch with the jurisdictional Assistant/ Deputy Commissioner or Joint Commissioner(Technical), Central Excise, Customs & Service Tax, Vapi.

                                                                                                        Sd/-

Encl:-As above                                                   Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                           Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                         Vapi

F. No:-V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                                          Vapi, dtd. 07.072009

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

               4^th FLOOR, ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE  NOTICE NO. 17/2009-10

VAPI, DATED 16.09.2009

                             Subject: Eligibility of exemption Notification No 6/2006_CE to pipe fittings  (joints, sleeves, elbow, couplings, etc. )  -reg

                                  A copy of  Circular No. 891/11/2009-CX  issued under  F. No. 167/38/2007-CX-4 dated 15.06.2009  issued by  Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue,  Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi  are  enclosed  herewith  for information, guidance and necessary action.

                        All Trade  Association / Chambers  of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory  Committees are  requested  to publicise  the  contents  of this  Trade Notice among  their Members / Constituents.   

         Encl: As above                                                            Sd/-

                                                                             Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                             Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                         VAPI.      

       F. No. V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09

Vapi, dtd. 16.09.2009

         Copy forwarded to :  As per mailing list  to Trade and Department.

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

4^th FLOOR , ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE  NOTICE NO. 18/2009-10

VAPI, DATED 16.09.2009

             Subject: Regarding export of non-excisable goods under self-sealing and

                           self-certification-reg

               A copy of  Circular No. 892/12/2009-CX  issued under  F. No. 209/19/2008-CX-6 dated 23.07.2009  issued by  Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue,  Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi  are  enclosed  herewith  for information, guidance and necessary action.

                All Trade  Association / Chambers  of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory  Committees are  requested  to publicise  the  contents  of this  Trade Notice among  their Members / Constituents.  

                                                                                                                           Sd/-

Encl: As above                                                                               Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                                         Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                                                        VAPI.          

F. No. V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                                          Vapi, dtd. 16.09.2009

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

4^th FLOOR , ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE  NOTICE NO. 19/2009-10

VAPI, DATED 16.09.2009

             Subject:  Regarding procedure for direct supply by intermediate supplier to the

                            port for export for export by ultimate supplier - reg

               A copy of  Circular No. 893/13/2009-CX  issued under  F. No. 209/04/2008-CX.6 dated 23.07.2009  issued by  Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue,  Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi  are  enclosed  herewith  for information, guidance and necessary action.

                All Trade  Association / Chambers  of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory  Committees are  requested  to publicise  the  contents  of this  Trade Notice among  their Members / Constituents.      

                                                                                                                                                                Sd/-

Encl: As above                                                                                         Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                                                  Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                                                                     VAPI.         

F. No. V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                                          Vapi, dtd. 16.09.2009

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

4^th FLOOR , ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE  NOTICE NO. 20/2009-10

VAPI, DATED 16.09.2009

             Subject: Modification in Circular No. 569/6/2001-CX dated 09.02.2001     

                           regarding the Special Procedure for Removal of Liquid

                          Gases-Pass-out System.

               A copy of  Circular No. 894/14/2009-CX  issued under  F. No. 267/21/2008-CX-8 dated 20.08.2009  issued by  Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue,  Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi  are  enclosed  herewith  for information, guidance and necessary action.

                All Trade  Association / Chambers  of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory  Committees are  requested  to publicise  the  contents  of this  Trade Notice among  their Members / Constituents.      

                                                                                                                               Sd/-

Encl: As above                                                                                      Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                                                  Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                                                                VAPI.         

F. No. V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                                          Vapi, dtd. 16.09.2009

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

4^th FLOOR , ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE  NOTICE NO. 21/2009-10

VAPI, DATED 16.09.2009

             Subject:- Liability of interest where CENVAT credit was wrongly taken but 

                           reversed by assessee before utilization.

               A copy of  Circular No. 897/17/2009-CX  issued under  F. No. 267/83/2009-CX-8 dated 03.09.2009  issued by  Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue,  Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi  are  enclosed  herewith  for information, guidance and necessary action.

                All Trade  Association / Chambers  of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory  Committees are  requested  to publicise  the  contents  of this  Trade Notice among  their Members / Constituents.      

                                                                                                                                  Sd/-

Encl: As above                                                                                         Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                                                     Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                                                                     VAPI.         

F. No. V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                                          Vapi, dtd. 16.09.2009

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

4^th FLOOR , ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE  NOTICE NO. 22/2009-10

VAPI, DATED 16.09.2009

           Subject:   Implementation of the provisions of COTP Act, 2003 and The            

                           Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling)

                         Rules, 2008”- Empowering the Customs & Central Excise Officers – reg.

.

               A copy of  Circular No. 896/16/2009-CX  issued under  F. No. 267/50/2007-CX-8 dated 01.09.2009  issued by  Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue,  Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi  are  enclosed  herewith  for information, guidance and necessary action.

                All Trade  Association / Chambers  of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory  Committees are  requested  to publicise  the  contents  of this  Trade Notice among  their Members / Constituents.      

Encl: As above      

1.Circular (No.896/16/2009-CX dtd.01.09.09)

2.Notification (Cigarettes and other Tobacco

   Products (Packaging and Labelling) Rules,2008)

3.Notification (Notf. Dtd. 30.07.2009 by Ministry

   of Health & Family Welfare)

4.Notification(Notif.  Empowering  officers of                                                               Sd/-

    Customs and C.Excise)                                                                            Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                                                    Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                                                                     VAPI.         

F. No. V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                                          Vapi, dtd. 16.09.2009

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

4^th FLOOR , ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE  NOTICE NO. 23/2009-10

VAPI, DATED 18.09.2009

             Subject:   Benefit  of reduced penalty  under provisions to Section 11AC –

                            whether  also  available  at appeal stage  - regarding

.

               A copy of  Circular No. 898/18/09-CX  issued under  F. No. 4/2/2009-CX.1 dated 15.09.2009  issued by  Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue,  Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi  are  enclosed  herewith  for information, guidance and necessary action.

                All Trade  Association / Chambers  of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory  Committees are  requested  to publicise  the  contents  of this  Trade Notice among  their Members / Constituents.      

                                                                                                                                 Sd/-

Encl: As above                                                                                         Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                                                     Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                                                                     VAPI.         

F. No. V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                                                  Vapi, dtd. 18.09.2009

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

4^th FLOOR , ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE  NOTICE NO. 24/2009-10

VAPI, DATED 18.09.2009

             Subject:   Use of duty  free raw material for capital  goods  manufactured within

                             EOU for captive  use   - regarding

. 

               A copy of  Circular No. 22/2009-Cus.  issued under  F. No. DGEP/EOU/57/2009 dated 19.08.2009  issued by  Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue,  Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi  are  enclosed  herewith  for information, guidance and necessary action.

                All Trade  Association / Chambers  of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory  Committees are  requested  to publicise  the  contents  of this  Trade Notice among  their Members / Constituents.      

                                                                                                                               Sd/-

Encl: As above                                                                                         Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                                                     Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                                                                     VAPI.         

F. No. V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                                          Vapi, dtd. 18.09.2009

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

4^th FLOOR , ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

 TRADE  NOTICE NO.  25/2009-10

VAPI, DATED 30.09.2009

             Subject:   Clarification on some  important  issues  related to the ceramic 

                             tile industry  - regarding

.

               A copy of  Circular No. 899/19/2009-CX issued under  F. No. 267/90/2009-CX-8 (Pt.1)  dated 25.09.2009  issued by  Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue,  Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi  are  enclosed  herewith  for information, guidance and necessary action.

                All Trade  Association / Chambers  of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory  Committees are  requested  to publicise  the  contents  of this  Trade Notice among  their Members / Constituents.      

                                                                                                                             Sd/- 

Encl: As above                                                                                  Additional Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                                               Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                                                                     VAPI.         

F. No. V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                                          Vapi, dtd. 30.09.2009

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

4^th FLOOR , ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE  NOTICE NO.  26/2009-10

VAPI, DATED 08.10.2009

             Subject:   Permission to bring  duty –paid  packing materials into  export

                             warehouse  under Rule 20 of  Central Excise  Rules   - reg.

.

               A copy of  Circular No. 900/20/2009-CX issued under  F. No. 261/01/2008-CX-8   dated 06.10.2009  issued by  Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue,  Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi  are  enclosed  herewith  for information, guidance and necessary action.

                All Trade  Association / Chambers  of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory  Committees are  requested  to publicise  the  contents  of this  Trade Notice among  their Members / Constituents.      

                                                                                                                             Sd/-

Encl: As above                                                                                      Additional Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                                                     Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                                                                     VAPI.         

F. No. V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                                          Vapi, dtd. 08.10.2009

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

4^th FLOOR , ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE  NOTICE NO. 27/2009-10

VAPI, DATED 26.10.2009

             Subject:  Assessable value in respect of goods manufactured on Job-work-  

                            Scope of Rule 10A of the Central Excise valuation (Determination of

                            price of Excisable goods) Rules,2000-reg.

               A copy of  Circular No. 902/22/2009-CX  issued under  F. No. 6/10//2009 dated 20.10.2009  issued by  Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue,  Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi  are  enclosed  herewith  for information, guidance and necessary action.

                All Trade  Association / Chambers  of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory  Committees are  requested  to published  the  contents  of this  Trade Notice among  their Members / Constituents.     

Encl: As above                                                                                  Sd/-

                                                                                                Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                                        Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                                              Vapi                                                         

F.No.V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                                           Vapi, dtd. 26 .10.2009

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

4^th FLOOR , ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE  NOTICE NO.28/2009-10

VAPI, DATED 03.11.2009

             Subject:  Clarification regarding excisability of Bagasse, Aluminium/Zinc Dross and other such products termed as waste or residue or refuse arising during the course of manufacture. -reg.

               A copy of  Circular No. 904/24/09-CX  issued under  F. No. 17/02/2009-CX-1  dtd. 28.10.2009  issued by  Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue,  Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi  are  enclosed  herewith  for information, guidance and necessary action.

                All Trade  Association / Chambers  of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory  Committees are  requested  to published  the  contents  of this  Trade Notice among  their Members / Constituents.      

                                                                                            Sd/-     

Encl: As above                                                              

                                                                                 Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                Central Excise & Customs,

                                                  Vapi.                                                                                                                                    

F.No.V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                                    

Vapi, dtd. 03.11.2009

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

4^th FLOOR , ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE  NOTICE NO. 29/2009-10

VAPI, DATED 08.12.2009

             Subject:  Circular No. 824/1/2006-CX-Clarification  regarding  prospective  implementation  of orders . -reg.

               A copy of  Circular No.906/26/2009-CX  issued under  F. No.208/1/2005-CX 6  dtd. 03.12.2009  issued by  Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue,  Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi  are  enclosed  herewith  for information, guidance and necessary action.

                All Trade  Association / Chambers  of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory  Committees are  requested  to published  the  contents  of this  Trade Notice among  their Members / Constituents.      

                                                                                                            Sd/-

Encl: As above                                                                             Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                                        Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                                              Vapi                     

F.No.V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                                    

Vapi, dtd. 08.12.2009

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

4^th FLOOR , ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE  NOTICE NO. 30/2009-10

VAPI, DATED 10.12.2009

       Subject:  Clarification on issues related to reversal of Cenvat Credit  on WIP / finished goods  written  off in the  books  of accounts.  -reg.

               A copy of  Circular No.907/27/2009-CX  issued under  F. No.267/141/2009-CX 8 dtd. 07.12.2009  issued by  Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue,  Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi  are  enclosed  herewith  for information, guidance and necessary action.

                All Trade  Association / Chambers  of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory  Committees are  requested  to published  the  contents  of this  Trade Notice among  their Members / Constituents.      

Encl: As above                                                              

                                                                                                           Sd/-

                                                                                               Joint Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                                        Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                                                    Vapi        

F.No.V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                                    

Vapi, dtd. 10.12.2009

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

4^th FLOOR , ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE NOTICE No. 31/2009-10

VAPI, DATED 17.12.2009

 Sub:Roll-out of the Automation of Central Excise & Service Tax   (ACES) e-governance interactive platform, w.e.f. 18.12.09 – reg.

Members of the trade and public are hereby informed that the Central Board of Excise & Customs has developed a new software application called Automation of Central Excise and Service Tax (ACES), which aims at improving tax-payer services, transparency, accountability and efficiency in the indirect tax administration. ACES will be rolled-out in the Central Excise Customs and Service Tax Commissionerate, Vapi on 18^th December, 2009. ACES aims at automating all major processes in Central Excise and Service Tax through a workflow-based application. It will replace the current applications of SERMON, SACER, SAPS, STREMS, used in Central Excise and Service Tax for capturing returns and registration details of the assessees. Using the ACES application, the users will be able to take  registration online, electronically file statutory returns, claims, intimations and permissions, refunds and requests for provisional assessment, view and track the status of their documents online. Besides, they will also get business related alerts/messages.

 The ACES application has four interfaces for:

Ø       Central Excise Assessees

Ø       Service Tax Assessees

Ø       Central Excise Departmental Officers and

Ø       Service Tax Departmental Officers.

Following modules of ACES are available:

(a)    Central Excise Registration (REG)

(b)    Central Excise Returns ( ER 1, 2, 3,4,5,6 and Dealers return) (RET)

(c)    Central Excise Claims, Intimations & Permissions (CLI)

(d)    Service Tax Registration (REG)

(e)    Service Tax Returns ( ST-3) (RET)

(f)     Provisional Assessment (PRA)

(g)    Refunds (REF)

(h)    Exports (EXP)

(i)     Dispute resolution (DSR) and

(j)     Audit (AUD)

Registration

To transact business on ACES a user has to first register himself/herself with ACES through a process called ‘Registration with ACES’. This registration is not a statutory registration as envisaged in Acts/Rules governing Central Excise and Service Tax but helps the application in recognizing the bonafide users. Described below are steps for taking registration by a new Assessee, existing assessee, non-assessee and a Large Tax Payer Unit (LTU).

 (a)    New Assessee

(i)                 The user needs to log onto the system, through internet at http://www.aces.gov.in

(ii)               He/she chooses the Central Excise/Service Tax button from the panel appearing on the left of the webpage.

(iii)             Clicks the button “New Users Click here to Register with ACES” in the Log-in screen that appears after clicking Central Excise/Service Tax button.

(iv)              Fills in and submits the form “Registration with ACES”, by furnishing a self-chosen user ID and e-mail ID. User ID, once chosen is final and cannot be changed by the assessee in future.

(v)                The system will check for availability of the chosen User ID and then generate a password and send it by e-mail, mentioned by him/her in the Form.

(vi)              ACES provides assistance of ‘Know Your Location Code’ for choosing correct jurisdictional office.

(vii)            The user then re-logs-in and proceeds with the statutory registration with Central Excise/Service Tax, by filling-in the appropriate Form namely A-1, A-2 or ST-1 etc. by clicking the “Reg” link in the Menu bar that appears on the top of the screen.  For security reasons, the password should be changed immediately.

(viii)          The system instantaneously generates a registration number after which the registration request goes to AC/DC. Depending on the instructions in force, assessees may be required to submit certain documents to the department for verification. After due processing, the AC/DC generates the Registration Certificate (RC) and a message to this effect is sent to the assessee electronically. The assessee can view this and take a print-out of this.

(ix)              Depending on the option chosen by the assessee, the signed copy of the RC can be sent by post or can be collected by assessee in person.

(x)                While submitting registration form, whenever the assessee makes a mistake in choosing the jurisdiction (Commissionerate/ Division/ Range), ACES provides a facility to the AC/DC to forward the application to the correct jurisdictional officer to issue registration.

(xi)              The registration number will be same as the current 15-digit format with minor change such as

                          For-PAN based Assessees

                        1-10 digits – PAN of the Assessee

11-12–EM (Excise Manufacturer), ED (Excise Dealer), SD (Service Tax)

13-15–Systems generated alphanumeric serial number

                       For non-PAN based assessee

                                    1-4 digits TEMP

5-10 Systems generated alpha numeric number

11-12 EM (Excise Manufacturer) or ED (Excise Dealer), SD (Service Tax)

13-15–Systems generated alphanumeric serial number

 (b) Existing Assessee

(i)                 The existing assessees will not have to take fresh registrations. They will have to only register with the ACES application. This can be done in the following manner :

·ACES application will automatically send mails to   the e-mail IDs of the assessee, as available in the existing registration data base, indicating a TPIN number, and password. The mail will contain a hyperlink to the website. Those assessees who have not yet furnished their email IDs to the department should furnish it in writing to the jurisdictional officer so that mails can be sent to them to enable them to register with ACES. Unless email IDs are furnished, the existing assessees will not be able to register with ACES.

·         Assessee clicks on the hyperlink and is taken to ACES application

·         Assessee submits the form after filling the requisite       information including the password provided in the e-mail, a new User ID and new password. User ID, once chosen is final and cannot be changed by the assessee in future.

·         On successful registration with ACES, the assessee can   transact business through ACES.

     (ii)     After introduction of ACES if any assessee does not receive any e-mail from ACES he/she should contact

       the jurisdictional Range Officer to confirm/modify his e-mail ID in the system after modification, the system will generate a new mail communicating the TPIN and password.

(c) Non-Assessee

(i)                This category of registration is given in ACES to any individual, firm or company which requires to transact with the Central Excise or Service Tax  Department, though not an assessee such as (a) merchant exporter, (b) co-noticee, (c) refund applicant, (d) persons who have failed to obtain CE/ST registration as required under the law and against whom the Department has initiated proceedings and (e) persons who are required to tender any payment under CE/ST Act /Rules. The Non-assessees are not required to file any tax returns.

(ii)             Where such persons desire to seek non-assessee registration they follow same steps as in case of new assessee except that while choosing the registration form in step (vii) they have to choose and fill in the Non-assessee form.

(iii)           In case the assessee is taking such registration for claiming any refund or rebate it is mandatory to furnish his/her valid PAN.

(iv)           A Non-assessee registration can also be done by the designated officer of the Commissionerate, on behalf of the non-assessee.

(d) Large Tax Payer Unit (LTU) Assessee/Client

(i)                 The consent form will have to be submitted manually by the New LTU assessees to the jurisdictional LTU office which will be processed off line

(ii)               The approved consent form will be uploaded by the competent officer of the Group LTU (GLTU) into ACES

(iii)             Any new unit of an existing LTU, which applies for registration with ACES will be automatically attached with the LTU Commissionerate based upon PAN details in the registration form

(iv)              As soon as the new or existing unit is attached with the LTU Commissionerate, a suitable intimation will be automatically sent by the ACES to the existing jurisdictional Commissionerate and the pending items of work will be transferred to the LTU Commissionerate

(v)                For existing LTU assessees, the process of registration is same as explained in Sub Para (b) above.

IMPORTANT: 

                                                              i.      The user id once selected will be permanent and cannot be changed. However, it is desirable to frequently change passwords

                                                            ii.      The e-mail id should be of 6-12 alphanumeric characters, no special character such as !@#$%*&( )+ or spaces except underscore ‘-‘ shall be allowed.

                                                          iii.      New assessee seeking registrations in Central Excise and Service Tax will also submit to the jurisdictional Range officer, a printout of the application form submitted online duly signed by the authorized signatory along with required documents.

Returns

The assesses can electronically file statutory returns of Central Excise and Service Tax by choosing one of the two facilities being offered by the department at present: (a) they can file it online, or (b) download the off-line return utilities which can be filled-in off-line and uploaded to the system through the internet.

 Steps for preparing and filing returns

(i)                 Assessee downloads the Offline return preparation utility available at http://www.aces.gov.in (Under Download)

(ii)               Prepares the return offline using this utility. The return preparation utility contains preliminary validations which are thrown up by the utility from time to time.

(iii)             Assessee logs in using the User ID and password.

(iv)              Selects RET from the main menu and further chooses required activity such as e-filing/ amending/Revise return as the case may be and uploads the return.

(v)                Returns uploaded through this procedure are validated by the ACES before acceptance into the system which may take up to one business day. Assessee can track the status of the return by selecting the appropriate option in the RET sub menu. The status will appear as “uploaded” meaning under process by ACES, “Filed” meaning successfully accepted by the system or “Rejected” meaning the ACES has rejected the return due to validation error. The rejected returns can be resubmitted after corrections.

(vi)              Returns can also be prepared and filed on line by selecting the ‘File Return’ option under RET module after logging into the ACES.

(vii)            All validations are thrown up during the preparation of the return in this mode and the status of the return filed using the online mode is instantaneously shown by ACES.

(viii)          Once the Central Excise returns are filed online in ACES or uploaded to the system using the off-line utility, the same can not be modified or cancelled by the assessee. The Service Tax returns, however, can be modified once as per rules up to 90 days from the date of filing the initial return.

(ix)              Self-assessed CE returns, after scrutiny by the competent officer, may result into modification. Both the ‘Original’ and the ‘Reviewed’ return can be viewed by the assessee online.

 Digital Signatures

 The ACES application is designed to accept digitally signed documents. However, in the beginning this functionality is not going to be activated. Pending its activation the electronic returns will be filed into ACES without digital signatures. Hence, wherever the returns are submitted through ACES there will not be any requirement to submit signed hard copy separately.

 System Requirements for ACES:           

 To use ACES following systems requirements are prescribed:

• Processor: Intel Pentium III and higher

• RAM: 256 MB and higher

• HDD: 80 GB and more

• Web Browser: IE 6.0 and above, Netscape 6.2 and above

• MS Excel 2003 and above for using offline utilities

• Sound Card, Speakers/Headphones, Colour Monitor for using Learning Management Systems ( LMS)

 Service Desk

In case of any difficulty in accessing or using the ACES Application, assessees can seek help of the ACES Service Desk by sending e-mail to aces.servicedesk@icegate.gov.in or calling up national toll free number 1800 425 4251 on any working day from Monday to Friday between 9 AM and 7 PM. 

Sd/-

Commissioner,

Central Excise, Customs & Service Tax,

Vapi.

F. No.  V/Misc-15/T/08-09                                                                                                                                     Dated:  17.12.09

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

4^th FLOOR , ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE  NOTICE NO. 32/2009-10

VAPI, DATED 04.02.2010

                                    Subject:  Irregular availment of Cenvat credit on certain activities not 

                                                   amounting to manufacture.  -reg.

               A copy of Circular No.911/01/2010-CX  issued under  F. No.267/116/2009-CX 8 dated. 14.01.2010 issued by Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue, Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi are enclosed herewith for information, guidance and necessary action.

                All Trade  Association / Chambers  of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory  Committees are  requested  to published  the  contents  of this  Trade Notice among  their Members / Constituents.   

        Encl: As above                                                                               Sd/-

                                                                                        Additional Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                   Central Excise, Customs & Service Tax,

Vapi.

        F.No.V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                                      

        Vapi, dtd. 04.02.2010

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

4^th FLOOR , ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE  NOTICE NO. 33/2009-10

VAPI, DATED 23.02.2010

                  Subject:  Clarification regarding valuation of free samples the products covered under MRP based

                                assessment-reg.

                  A copy of Circular No.915/05/2010-CX  issued under  F. No.6/5/2009-DS (CX-I&4)  dated. 19.02.2010 issued by Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue, Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi are enclosed herewith for information, guidance and necessary action.

                      All Trade  Association / Chambers  of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory  Committees are  requested  to published  the  contents  of this  Trade Notice among  their Members / Constituents.     

Encl: As above.          

                                                                                                     Sd/-

                                                                                        Additional Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                   Central Excise, Customs & Service Tax,

Vapi.

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

4^th FLOOR , ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE  NOTICE NO. 34/2009-10

VAPI, DATED 05.03.2010

               Subject:  Implementation of the provisions of COTP Act,2003 and The Cigarettes And Other Tobacco Products

                            (Packaging and Labelling) Rules,2008-Empowering the Customs & Central Excise Officers-regarding.

               A copy of Circular No.918/08/2010-CX  issued under  F. No.267/50/2007-CX8 dated. 04.03.2010 issued by Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue, Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi is enclosed herewith for information, guidance and necessary action.

             All Trade  Association / Chambers  of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory  Committees are  requested  to published  the  contents  of this  Trade Notice among  their Members / Constituents.

Encl: As above.          

                                                                                                     Sd/-

                                                                                        Additional Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                   Central Excise, Customs & Service Tax,

Vapi.

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

4^th FLOOR , ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE  NOTICE NO. 35/2009-10

VAPI, DATED 24.03.2010

                     Subject:  Procedure for electronic filing of Central Excise and Service Tax returns and for electronic

                                   payment of excise and Service TAx.

                A copy of Circular No. 919/09/2010-CX issued under F.No. 201/20/2009-CX.6 dated. 23.03.2010 issued BY Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue, Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi is enclosed herewith for information, guidance and necessary action.

                All Trade  Association / Chambers  of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory  Committees are  requested  to published  the  contents  of this  Trade Notice among  their Members / Constituents.

         Encl: As above.          

                                                                                                     Sd/-

                                                                                        Additional Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                   Central Excise, Customs & Service Tax,

Vapi.

        F.No.V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                                  

        Vapi, dtd. 24.03.2010

        Copy forwarded to:  As per mailing list to Trade and Department.

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

4^th FLOOR , ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE  NOTICE NO. 01/2010-11

VAPI, DATED 05.04.2010

                        Subject:  Items used  in Ceramic  Tiles Industry – whether  capital goods  or inputs – reg.

                     A copy of Circular No.920/10/2010-CX issued under F. No.267/90/2009-CX8 (Pt.1)  dated. 01.04.2010 issued by Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue, Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi is enclosed herewith for information, guidance and necessary action.

                     All Trade  Association / Chambers  of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory  Committees are  requested  to published  the  contents  of this  Trade Notice among  their Members / Constituents.                                     

Encl: As above.          

                                                                                                         Sd/-

                                                                                        Additional Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                                   Central Excise, Customs & Service Tax,

Vapi.

F.No.V/Misc-15/Tech/08-09                                                  

        Vapi, dtd. 17.03.2010

        Copy forwarded to:  As per mailing list to Trade and Department.

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

4^th FLOOR , ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE  NOTICE NO. 02/2010-11

TRADE  NOTICE NO. 02/2010-11

VAPI, DATED 11.05.2010

                                   Subject:  Leviability of Education Cess and Higher Education Cess on

                                                 on the  Stainless Steel Patta Patti  or Aluminium  circles units

                                                 working  under compound levy scheme  – reg.

                A copy of Circular No.921/11/2010-CX issued under F. No.167/25/2010-CX.4  dated. 10.05.2010 issued by Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue, Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi is enclosed herewith for information, guidance and necessary action.                   

                All Trade  Association / Chambers  of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory  Committees are  requested  to published  the  contents  of this  Trade Notice among  their Members / Constituents        Encl: As above                                                      

                                                                          Additional Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                              Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                              H.Q., Vapi                                                                          

        F.No.V/Misc-01/Tech/10-11                                                      

        Vapi, dtd. 11.05.2010

       Copy forwarded to:  As per mailing list to Trade and Department.

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

4^th FLOOR , ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE  NOTICE NO 03/2010-11

TRADE  NOTICE NO. 03/2010-11

VAPI, DATED 20.05.2010

                                    Subject:  Power of adjudication of Central Excise Officers-    

                                                   instructions-reg.

                 A copy of Circular No. 922/12/2010-CX issued under F. No208/2/2009-CX-6..  dated. 18.05.2010 issued by Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue, Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi is enclosed herewith for information, guidance and necessary action.

                All Trade  Association / Chambers  of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory  Committees are  requested  to published  the  contents  of this  Trade Notice among  their Members / Constituents.                                  

        Encl: As above                                                      

                                                                          Additional Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                              Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                       H.Q., Vapi                                                                         

        F.No.V/Misc-01/Tech/10-11                                                      

        Vapi, dtd. 20.05.2010

         Copy forwarded to:  As per mailing list to Trade and Department.

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TRADE  NOTICE NO. 04/2010-11

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

4^th FLOOR , ADARSHDHAM BUILDING, VAPI – DAMAN ROAD, VAPI

TRADE  NOTICE NO. 04/2010-11

VAPI, DATED 20.05.2010 

                                  Subject:  Clarification regarding inclusion of cost of return fare of

                                                  vehicles in assessable value-reg.

                A copy of Circular No.923/13/2010-CX issued under F. No.6/3/2010-CX.1  dated. 19.05.2010 issued by Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Revenue, Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi is enclosed herewith for information, guidance and necessary action.

                All Trade  Association / Chambers  of Commerce and Members of Regional Advisory  Committees are  requested  to published  the  contents  of this  Trade Notice among  their Members / Constituents.                                  

        Encl: As above                                                      

                                                                          Additional Commissioner (Tech.),

                                                                              Central Excise & Customs,

                                                                                              H.Q., Vapi                                                                         

        F.No.V/Misc-01/Tech/10-11