Ignorance of Law cannot be an excuse to avoid penalty & to extend limitation period

CESTAT, CHENNAI BENCH P. Raman Versus Commissioner of Central Excise FINAL ORDER NOS. 916-919 OF 2012 APPEAL NOS. ST/536,537,547 & 548 OF 2012 SEPTEMBER  6, 2012 ORDER 1. Despite notice none appeared nor have any requests for adjournment been received. As the issue involved is of narrow compass, therefore all the appeals are taken up together for final disposal. 2. Perused the records and heard the learned SDR. The facts of the case are that the appellants are engaged in the activity of construction of complex for BSNL. Revenue is of the view that the said activity is to...