Central Excise Act, 1944
32O. BAR ON SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION FOR SETTLEMENT IN CERTAIN
CASES. –
Where
( i ) an order of settlement passed under sub-section
(7) of section 32F provides for the imposition of a penalty on the person who
made the application under section 32E for settlement, on the ground of
concealment of particulars of his duty liability; or
(ii) after the passing of an order of
settlement under the said sub-section (7) in relation to a case, such person is
convicted of any offence under this Act in relation to that case; or
(iii) the case of such person is sent
back to the Central Excise Officer having jurisdiction by the Settlement
Commission under section 32L, then, he shall not be entitled to apply for
settlement under section 32E in relation to any other matter. 94