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2022 (3) TMI 326 - CESTAT ALLAHABADRejection of interest on the amount of pre-deposit - Section 35FF of the Central Excise Act - HELD THAT:- The issue herein is squarely covered by the precedent decision of this Tribunal in M/S. PARLE AGRO PVT. LTD. VERSUS COMMISSIONER, CENTRAL GOODS & SERVICE TAX, NOIDA (VICE-VERSA) [2021 (5) TMI 870 - CESTAT ALLAHABAD], wherein interest on pre-deposit (made during investigation) have been enhanced from 6% to 12%, following the ruling of the Apex Court in SANDVIK ASIA LIMITED VERSUS COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX AND OTHERS [2006 (1) TMI 55 - SUPREME COURT]. The Adjudicating Authority is further directed to grant interest @ 12% per annum from the date of deposit till the date of refund. Such interest should be granted within a period of two months from the date of receipt or service of the copy of this order. The Appeal is allowed - decided in favor of appellant.
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