Assessee can take credit in respect of inputs which are used in manufacture of exempted goods

Whether a manufacturer is required to reverse/pay the amount equivalent to the CENVET credit taken by him in respect of inputs which are proved to have been used in the manufacture of goods which have been cleared under exemption from excise duty, in view of the specific provisions of Rule 6(1) of CENVAT Credit Rules, 2002 (now 2004) read with Explanation II to Rule 6 (3) of the said rules which provide that no credit can be taken in respect of inputs which are used in the manufacture of exempted goods? FULL TEXT OF THE HIGH COURT ORDER /JUDGEMENT This appeal was admitted on the following ques...