I am directed to refer to notification No. 13/ 96- Customs dated 29th January, 1996 which amend notification Nos. 13/95- Cus. dated the 16th March, 1995. The effect of the amending notification is to correct the spelling mistake in the description of 's- Fluorouracil' under the notification.

2.    It may be mentioned that the amending notification does not in any way alter the scope of the existing exemption and is only in the nature of correction of spellings/ description. The benefit of concessional rate of customs duty to 5-'Fluorouracil' under notification No. 13/95- Cus. dated 16.3.95 may not be denied for import that has taken place during the period 16.3.95 to 16.1.96. Pending cases. If any, may be disposed off accordingly.