Supreme Court of India

M/s. Varsha Plastics Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.

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Reported as [2009] 1 S.C.R. 896
Bench Markandey Kat Ju and R.M. Lodha JJ.
Decided 5 February 2009

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In the result, we find no merit in these appeals and same are dismissed with no order as to costs.

Judgment, page 16

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Customs Act, 1962 - s. 151A - Standing Order No. 7 493199 dated 3. 12. 99 issued by Chief Commissioner of c Customs - Giving guidelines and directions for determination of valuation of plastic items, in the light of international prices contained in foreign journals - Validity of - Held: Valid - The Standing Order is not binding and has to be taken only as an assistance in exercise of quasi judicial power of determining value for the purpose of levy of customs duty - It does not interfere with quasi-judicial function - Valuation of goods generally should be on the basis of customs valuation

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