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The Hon’ble Tribunal observed that there is no dispute as to the fact that amount lying in balance in the Cenvat credit account of the Appellant. Further, it was noted that refund of the unutilized Cenvat credit does not fall under any of the rules and that there are no express or implicit provisions in the Excise Act and the Credit Rules for grant of refund of Cenvat Credit balance lying unutilized at the time of closure of the unit.
The Hon’ble High Court held that the Respondent could claim the Cenvat credit in case of the defective Products returned and it cannot be denied merely due to the fact that the refund of the duty paid on the finished goods which have been returned being defective hasn’t been claimed under erstwhile Rule 173L of the Rules.
In the instant case, the Revenue alleged violation of conditions of duty-free import against Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. (Petitioner) and issued demand notice cum adjudication order (Impugned Demand) directing the Petitioner to pay Central Excise and Customs duties along
Commissioner Vs. Maruti Fabrics [(2014) 47 taxmann.com 298 (Gujarat)] In the instant case, Maruti Fabrics (the Assessee) clandestinely removed certain goods. Thereafter, the Assessee filed an application before the Settlement Commission (the SC) admitting the clandestine removal of goods. The SC sent back the case to the Adjudicating authority who relied upon the Assessee’s admission […]
Arvind Ltd. was a composite textile mill engaged in the manufacture of 100% cotton fabrics which were cleared for export as well as for home consumption. The Appellant was simultaneously availing exemption under Notification No.29/2004- CE-Tariff dated July 9, 2004 (“the Notification No.29/2004”) and 30/2004-CE‑Tariff dated July 9, 2004 .
The Hon’ble CESTAT observed that Rule 2(a) of the Credit Rules provide that the condition for availing Cenvat credit on capital goods is their use within the factory of the manufacturer of final products. It was held that there was no requirement under the Credit Rules that the capital goods must be installed within the factory of production.
As there is confusion of adjustment of Cenvat Credit against mandatory penalty, clarifications have been sought from Competent authority. In absence of any classificatory Circular on the issue, all the DRs/ARs/TOs are directed that the appeals received on or after 06.08.2014 may be registered in following cases:
Notification No. 26/2014–Central Excise (N.T.) Dated- 27th August, 2014 (1) These rules may be called the CENVAT Credit (Eighth Amendment) Rules, 2014. (2) They shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
In the CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004, in rule 12AAA, after the words “first stage and second stage dealer”, the words “provider of taxable service” shall be inserted.
Indirect Tax Revenue (Provisional) Collections Increase from Rs 1,48,588 Crore in April-July 2013 to Rs.1,54,350 Crore During April-July 2014; Registering an Increase of 3.9% During April-July 2014 over the Corresponding Period in the Previous Year; Service Tax Collections Increase by 16.4% during the Same Period
