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TMI Blog1999 (4) TMI 341X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ng 59.09, the appellants claimed under Heading 52.05. 3. Heard Sri A.P. Datar, learned Advocate for the appellants and Sri R. Victor Thyagaraj, learned SDR for the revenue. 4. The learned Advocate submits that appellants claim under Heading 52.05 is supported by the following :- (a) Circular No. 22/88-CX. 1, dated 10-8-1988 of CBEC holds that grey tyre cord fabrics if not subjected to any other processes, would fall under Chapter 52 and not under Chapter 59. Spirit of this classification squarely applies in the instant case. (b) Circular No. 10/93, dated 5-11-1993 issued under Section 37B of Central Excises & Salt Act by the CBEC also classifies the subject goods under Heading 52 ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ing both previous to the issue of Circular l993 (supra under Section 37B, it is clear that the Commissionerate itself has accepted the principles involved in the said circular even for the period prior to November, 1993. This establishes a precedent practice in their favour. (i) The learned Advocate cites the following :- (i) Ranadey Micro Nutrients v. C.C.E. as reported in 1996 (87) E.L.T. 19, wherein it is held that Board's circulars are binding on the department and the department cannot take stand contrary during the currency of those circulars. (ii) Krishna Fruit Products v. C.C.E. as reported in 1998 (104) E.L.T. 636 (T) wherein again it is held tha ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... t items classifiable thereunder should be in cut piece and be only in coated condition because belting is always in running length (para 30). 6. We have carefully considered the rival submissions and records of the case. 7. The first issue which needs our consideration is whether the circular of CBEC, dated 5-11-1993 under Section 37B is binding on the department or not. In this respect, we find that in view of the clear decision in the matter in the case of Ranadey Micro Nutrients v. C.C.E. supra and Krishna Fruit Products v. C.C.E. supra, it is now well established law that any order passed by the revenue under Section 37B ibid shall have binding effect on the department. 8. The next question to be considered by us is wh ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... the goods under Heading 52.05. 9. When the above two findings are applied to the appeals before us, we further find as follows :- (a) With respect to Appeals Nos. E/24 to 26/99 covering the period from 1-7-1989 to 29-2-1992 filed by the revenue, we find that the Orders-in-Appeal impugned bearing Nos. 125, 126 & 127/98, dated -/09/98 have simply followed the circular of the CBEC issued under Section 37B classifying the goods under Heading 52.05, by following the law established in the case of Ranadey Micro Nutrients supra which has already been discussed above. Since we have already held that in view of the Hon'ble Supreme Court's decision in the case of Ranadey Micro Nutrients supra and has followed by the Tr ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Section 37B, therefore, require to be set aside and the matter requires to be remanded for de novo consideration by the original authority. 10. In view of the aforesaid analysis with respect to appellants' appeals supra, we set aside the Orders-in-Appeal impugned as well as attendant Orders-in-Original and remand the matters for de novo consideration by the original authority, with the directions that he shall apply the law in this respect as enunciated in the order above, while re-considering the matter. Both sides shall be at liberty to place before the original authority any case laws and any other submissions on merits before the final decision is taken by the original authority after granting effective personal hearing to the app ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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