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2005 (12) TMI 408 - AT - Central Excise

Issues: Availability of Modvat credit on Hand Pallet Truck and Alpine I.S.T. Room Air Conditioner under Rule 57U of the Central Excise Rules, 1944.

The judgment involves a dispute regarding the availability of Modvat credit on specific items - a Hand Pallet Truck and an Alpine I.S.T. Room Air Conditioner. The lower authority confirmed a duty demand and imposed a penalty on the appellant company, leading to an appeal before the Commissioner (Appeals) and subsequently before the Tribunal. The appellant argued that since these items are considered "capital goods," Modvat credit should not be disallowed. On the other hand, the Revenue reiterated the findings of the Commissioner (Appeals).

The Tribunal analyzed the definition of 'Capital Goods' as per Rule 57Q of the Central Excise Rules, 1944. The definition includes machines, machinery, equipment used for production or processing, components, spare parts, accessories, and other specified items. The Commissioner (Appeals) had rejected the appeal based on the premise that goods not directly involved in production or processing of final products cannot be classified as 'capital goods,' thus disallowing Modvat credit.

In a relevant precedent, the Tribunal referred to a case where air-conditioners used in specific sections of a factory were deemed eligible for Modvat credit as 'capital goods.' Applying this precedent, the Tribunal found that the Alpine I.S.T. Room Air Conditioner installed in the R & D Section qualified for Modvat credit. Additionally, the Tribunal determined that Hand Pallet Trucks, used for material handling, were also eligible for Modvat credit based on previous decisions regarding material handling equipment. Consequently, the Tribunal allowed the appeal filed by the appellant company, emphasizing the eligibility of both items for Modvat credit under Rule 57Q of the Central Excise Rules, 1944.

 

 

 

 

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