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2016 (7) TMI 1025 - AT - Central ExciseClaim of exemption - manufacture and clearance of M.S. Pipes (size 200 mm diameter) to various sites of the department of PHED for drinking water in various districts of Rajasthan on the basis of certificate issued by the Collector and the District Magistrate of the other respective districts. - Notification No. 6/2002-CE - The dispute arose by the Revenue taking the view that the goods covered by the certificates were meant for use in water wells as Casing Pipe to be used for the purpose of protecting wells from collapsing. Held that:- The wording of the notification is to be interpreted in such a way as not to frustrate the purpose of the notification. The CBEC Circular has clarified that exemption will be available on pipes required for obtaining untreated water from its source to the plant. This clarification fairly covers the issue on hand and the benefit cannot be denied. To take a view that the benefit can be extended only to those pipes which physically carry water and deny it to those which are used as Casing pipes (which are also needed for delivery of water) would defeat very purpose of the Exemption Notification meant for giving the benefit to water treatment plants. - Benefit of exemption allowed - Decided against the revenue.
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