Central Excise Act, 1944
32. CUSTOMS AND CENTRAL EXCISE SETTLEMENT
COMMISSION.-
(1) The Central Government shall, by notification in the
Official Gazette, constitute a Commission to be called the Customs and Central
Excise Settlement Commission for the settlement of cases under this Chapter and
Chapter XIVA of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962).
(2) The Settlement Commission shall consist of a Chairman and as
many Vice-Chairmen and other Members as the Central Government thinks fit and
shall function within the Department of the Central Government dealing with
Customs and Central Excise matters.
(3) The Chairman, Vice-Chairman and other Members of the
Settlement Commission shall be appointed by the Central Government from amongst
persons of integrity and outstanding ability, having special knowledge of, and
experience in, administration of customs and central excise laws
:
Provided that, where a member of the Board is appointed
as the Chairman, Vice-Chairman or as a Member of the Settlement Commission, he
shall cease to be a member of the said Board. 94 ]