F.No. 89/6/93-CX-3
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
(Department of Revenue)
Central Board of Excise & Customs, New Delhi
Subject: Central Excise – Whether mixing of duty paid methanol with motor spirit amounts to manufacture-clarification regarding.
This Ministry has received a reference from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas seeking clarification whether mixing of duty paid methanol to the extent of 3% with 97% of duty paid motor spirit amounts to “Manufacture” within the meaning of Section 2(f) of the Central excises and Salt Act, 1944. The matter has been examined in consultation with the Chief Chemist, CRCL, New Delhi. The opinion of the Chief Chemist. CRCL is enclosed* herewith.
2. You are therefore requested to decide pending cases on the issue in the light of the opinion of the Chief Chemist, CRCL, New Delhi.
3. Trade and field formations may be advised suitably.
