- The Kolkata bench of CESTAT has ruled that research institutions in India are not required to pay customs duty on commercial goods imported for research purposes.
- The decision was made in response to an appeal by the Hydraulic Study Department and the department against an order passed by the Commissioner of Customs.
- The ruling states that customs duty cannot be levied on research institutions for commercial goods imported for research purposes.
Source: taxscan.in
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