Understanding Central Excise in India: Legislative Power Under Article 246 and Central Excise Act, 1944
The basic concepts of Central Excise in India, focusing on its constitutional and statutory framework. Article 246 of the Indian Constitution grants Parliament the exclusive power to legislate on excise duties, with specific exceptions for certain substances like alcoholic liquors and narcotics. Central Excise Duty, an indirect tax, is levied on manufactured goods under the Central Excise Act, 1944. The document details the calculation, collection, and exemptions of excise duty, emphasizing that it is imposed on the manufacture of goods rather than their sale. The text also describes the transition from physical control to self-assessment in excise duty collection and clarifies that excise duty applies regardless of ownership or sale status of goods.
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