SECTION 32O. Bar on subsequent application for settlement in certain cases.

(1) Where-

(i)   an order of settlement passed under sub-section (7) of section 32F, as it stood immediately before the commencement of section 122 of the Finance Act ,2007(22 of 2007) or sub- section 5 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

Explanation.— In this clause, the concealment of particulars of duty liability relates to any such concealment made from the Central Excise Officer.

(ii)   after the passing of an order of settlement under the said sub-section (7), as it stood immediately before the commencement of section 122 of the Finance Act ,2007(22 of 2007) or sub- section 5 of section 32F,  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.

 (2)   Omitted