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2013 (2) TMI 113 - AT - Central Excise


Issues:
1. Effective hearing not granted by the ld. Commissioner (Appeals)
2. Reversal of cenvat credit availed while benefiting from SSI Notification 9/03-CE dated 01.03.2003

Analysis:
1. The appellant filed an appeal against the Order-in-Appeal passed by the Commr. of Central Excise (Appeals), Kolkata. The appellant, engaged in manufacturing parts of tea processing machines, availed SSI exemption and cenvat credit on inputs during the financial year 2004-2005. The Department issued a demand notice for reversal of cenvat credit on inputs used in manufacturing finished goods and those in stock as of 31.03.2005. The adjudicating authority confirmed the demand and imposed a penalty. The ld. Commissioner (Appeals) upheld this decision, leading to the current appeal. The appellant argued that they were not given an effective hearing during the proceedings, and the address for correspondence remained the same. The Tribunal found a violation of natural justice principles due to the lack of effective hearing and remitted the matter back to the ld. Commissioner (Appeals) for a fresh decision without requiring further predeposit, allowing both parties to present necessary evidence.

2. The main issue in this appeal was the reversal of cenvat credit while availing the SSI Notification 9/03-CE dated 01.03.2003. The Tribunal noted that the ld. Commissioner (Appeals) did not provide an effective hearing to the appellant and the order lacked reasoning. The appellant's address for correspondence remained consistent, and the ld. A.R. for the Department did not dispute the lack of effective hearing. The Tribunal found a violation of natural justice principles and remanded the case for a fresh decision by the ld. Commissioner (Appeals), emphasizing the need for an opportunity of hearing and keeping all issues open for further consideration. The order of the ld. Commissioner (Appeals) was set aside, and the appeal was allowed by way of remand, ensuring a fair process for both parties.

 

 

 

 

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