(a) whether demurrage charges is a part of import cost of petroleum products and
included for the purpose of assessing the import duty;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether some cases are pending in the court of Custom Commissioner, Calcutta in respect of import of kerosene oil by Indian Oil Corporation; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS ( SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR )
(a) and (b): In terms of interpretation by CEGAT, New Delhi, demurrage charge is
not a part of import cost of petroleum products and is therefore not to be included for purposes of assessing the import duty.
(c) and (d): Presently, no cases are pending adjudication by the Commissioner of Customs, Calcutta in respect kerosene oil, imported by Indian Oil Corporation.