Blind belief cannot be a substitute for bona fide belief

Van Shah Fragrance Pvt. Ltd. Vs Commissioner of Central Excise (CESTAT Kolkata) CESTAT Kolkata held that bona fide belief that goods manufactured and cleared were not subject to excise duty needs to be established. Duty demand is sustainable in case the bona fide belief is not established. Facts- Revenue was of the view that Appellant 1, will not be eligible for the benefit of SSI Exemption under the Notifications 8/2002 dated 01/03/2002 as well as 8/2003 dated 1/3/2003, in as much as the assessee had manufactured and cleared Soya Products bearing the brand name of another person. After concl...