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2024 (3) TMI 762 - CESTAT KOLKATARefund of SAD - denial on the ground that certificate issued by the Chartered Accountant was not authentic - HELD THAT:- An identical issue came up before this Tribunal in the case of M/S. SKYLARK OFFICE MACHINES VERSUS COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (PORT) , KOLKATA [2023 (11) TMI 877 - CESTAT KOLKATA], wherein this Tribunal observed On perusal of records, we find that no ulterior motive of the appellant towards production of the earlier certificate has been proved. They have produced a fresh Chartered Accountant’s Certificate dated 06.10.2023. Therefore, following the ratio of the cited case law, we remand the matter to the adjudicating authority.” As on the identical facts, this Tribunal has remanded the matter back to the adjudicating authority, observing that no ulterior motive of the appellant towards production of the earlier certificate has been proved and they have produced a fresh Chartered Accountant’s Certificate. Therefore, following the precedent decision on the identical issue, matter remanded back to the adjudicating authority with the direction to check the veracity of the certificate issued by the Chartered Accountant and other relevant documents. If the same are found to be in order, pass a necessary order allowing the refund claim filed by the appellant. If the refund is held as eligible, the present confirmed demand against the appellant along with interest and penalty would get set aside. Appeal disposed of by way of remand.
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