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2016 (4) TMI 266 - AAR - Central ExciseAvailability for benefit of Notification No. 50/2003-C.E. dated 10.06.2003 - Area based exemption - expansion of an eligible unit after the cut off date of sun set clause - Goods manufactured from the unit established from expansion of the existing unit - Manufacture of footwear - Premises where the benefit of Notification No. 50/2003-CE dated 10.6.2003 is already being availed and where the applicant proposes to effect the substantial expansion, are the same and one premises - Revenue submitted that since the proposed new unit will come into existence after sun set clause i.e. after 31.3.2010, the said unit will not be eligible to enjoy the benefit of the said exemption notification and shall have to pay duty at the applicable rates. Held that:- it is noticed that the Circular No. 939/29/2010-CX dated 22.12.2010 issued by CBEC has clarified that Notification No. 50/2003-CE does not place a bar or restriction on any addition / modification in the plant or machinery or on the production of new products after the cut-off date. In the instant case, applicant proposes to manufacture shoes of different brand and design by installing fresh plant/machinery. Further, the contention of Revenue that the applicant proposes to take separate factory license, ESI No. and PF Codes for expanded Haridwar Plant II, therefore, it will not fall under the category of existing unit, is not correct. Relevant Notification No. 50/2003-CE, as also CBEC Circular dated 22.12.2010 and 17.02.2012, do not envisage such condition. In view of said clarifications issued by CBEC, applicant can continue to avail the benefit of excise exemption. Also it is observed from the Circular No. 960/03/2012-Cx dated 17.02.2012 that the situation of expansion of an eligible unit by acquiring an adjacent plot of land and installing new plant and machinery on such land, is akin to expansion by way of installing new plant and machinery inside the existing plot/premises. CBEC clarified that in such cases, the exemption should continue to be available from the residual period of exemption. Here, the applicant proposes to effect expansion wherefrom the new unit had started commercial production w.e.f. 26.03.2010. Therefore, in view of Circular dated 17.02.2012, applicant is eligible for said exemption. - Decided in favour of appellant
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