PSU Disputes – No More COD - CBEC Clarifies
BOARD refers to the recent judgement of the Supreme Court Electronics Corporation of India Ltd. Vs. Union of India reported in wherein the Supreme Court had recalled the following orders of the Court - , and 2007-TIOL-248-SC-MISC.
Board clarifies, “there is no requirement of obtaining approval of the Committee on Disputes for pursuing litigations as was being done. Field formations may now pursue their appeals in the respective Tribunals/ Courts without obtaining clearance from the Committee on Disputes. Proposals which have already been sent to the Committee and no decisions have been taken till 17.02.2011 shall be deemed to be covered by the decision of the Hon'ble Court dated 17.02.2011, i.e. COD permission is not required in those cases .”
Board wants this to be brought to the notice of all concerned for guidance and compliance.
CBEC Letter in F. No. 390/R/262/09-JC Dated: March 24, 2011