2001 (5) TMI 416 - AT - Central Excise

Summary

The Appellate Tribunal CEGAT, New Delhi heard appeals against penalties imposed on automobile parts traders for non-payment of Central Excise Duty. The traders argued they were unaware of the duty evasion and had paid negotiated prices for goods. The Tribunal granted waiver of pre-deposit of penalties and ordered no coercive action for recovery during appeal proceedings, tagging their appeals with the main case for a joint hearing on 12-6-2001.