Circular No. 127/38/95-CX I am directed to invite your attention to Board”s letter F.No. 333/33/93-TRU dated 17.3.94 wherein it was stipulated that SSI units having value of clearances less than Rs. 30 lacs need not file a declaration but can send a plain letter with name and address of manufacturer and description of excisable goods being manufactured by him by registered post to the Collector of Central Excise.
The facts of this case were, the assessee had purchased a site and could not complete the construction of the house within the prescribed period of three years. However, the house was constructed and completed subsequently. Relief was given on the ground that the delay had occurred on account of reasons beyond the control of the assessee.