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Refund of Central Excise duty, unjust enrichment, adjustment of duty demand, Consumer Welfare Fund, Notification No. 92/89, Modvat credit, Section 11B of the Central Excise Act, appeal against Collector's order. Analysis: The appeal was against the order of the Collector of Central Excise (Appeals) upholding the decision that the appellants were not entitled to a refund of Rs. 10,846.75 due to unjust enrichment under Section 11B of the Central Excise Act. The appellants had earlier sought a refund for goods manufactured by handicapped persons under Notification No. 92/89 but were only partially refunded. The remaining amount was withheld and later adjusted against a demand raised by the Assistant Collector. The appellants appealed this demand, which was set aside, making them eligible for the refund. The Assistant Collector, however, did not release the withheld amount citing unjust enrichment. The Collector (Appeals) upheld this decision without considering the previous orders related to the refund. The Tribunal observed that the lower authorities did not properly analyze the issue of unjust enrichment in the context of the demand adjustment. The Tribunal set aside the Collector (Appeals) order and remanded the matter for a fresh adjudication, directing a proper examination of the unjust enrichment issue in light of all relevant orders. This case highlights the importance of considering all relevant facts and legal provisions when determining unjust enrichment in refund cases. The Tribunal emphasized the need for a thorough analysis of previous orders and the specific circumstances surrounding the refund claim. The decision underscores the requirement for lower authorities to provide a reasoned analysis and consider all aspects of the case before concluding on the issue of unjust enrichment. The remand order signifies the Tribunal's commitment to ensuring a fair and comprehensive assessment of refund claims in line with the provisions of the Central Excise Act.
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