CBEC notifies simplified Central Excise norms for Jewellers
In a relief to jewellers, in this year’s Budget, central excise duty of 1% without input and capital goods tax credit or 12.5% with credit was imposed on articles of jewellery falling under heading 7113
Refund Claims relating to Finalization of Provisional Assessment not covered by Section 11B of the Central Excise Act: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that the refund claims relating to the finalization of provisional assessment are not covered under the ambit of Section 11B
Manufacture of Alcoholic Liquors is State Subject: No Central Excise Duty on Manufacture of Carbon Dioxide Gas during Manufacture of Beer [Read Order]
The CESTAT, Delhi bench has held that central excise duty cannot be levied on the manufacture of carbon dioxide gas during the manufacture of beer as the alcoholic liquors for human consumption is a State-subject.
Excisable goods which are Exempted and Cleared for home consumption without Excise duty payment are Not Entitled to Get Benefit under Exemption Notification: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Chandigarh bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that restriction under Exemption Notification will apply if the excisable goods that are exempted or charged to nil rate of duty
Demand for excess CENVAT Credit can’t be based on Third Party’s Statement: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Kolkata Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that demand for excess CENVAT credit can't be based on third party's statement. Shri S P Siddhanta appeared for the
Revenue can’t invoke extended Period of Limitation for Recovery of Excise Duty: Bombay HC grants relief to HPCL [Read Order]
In a major relief to the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), Bombay High Court held that Revenue cannot invoke extended periods of limitation for recovery of excise duty. The respondent, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd has
Principal Commissioner is the Competent Authority to receive Revision Application: Govt Amends Central Excise Rules [Read Notification]
While amending the Central Excise (Appeals) Amendment Rules, the Central Government prescribed that revision application in form E.A.-8 can be submitted before the jurisdictional Principal Commissioner (Revisionary Authority). Earlier, Form E.A.-8 shall be presented in
Goods Manufactured meant for use by Other Manufacturers also, can’t be subjected to Levy of Central Excise Duty: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Customs, Excises, Service Taxes Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that the goods manufactured meant for use by other manufacturers also, cannot be subjected to levy of central excise duty under Section 4A of the Central
Penalty under Rule 26 Central Excise Rules cannot be imposed for issuance of bogus LR when period involved is prior to amendment: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Division Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ), ruled that penalty under Rule 26 of Central Excise Rules, 2002 cannot be imposed for issuance of bogus LR when
CBIC amends Concessional Excise Duty Rate in order to align with HS 2022 [Read Notification]
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has amended the Concessional Excise Duty rate in order to align with the HS 2022. The new (seventh) edition of the Harmonized System (HS) nomenclature i.e.,
‘Biozyme’ sold in Kilo Litre shall be classifiable under chapter 310510099 of Central Excise Tariff Act: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Chandigarh bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that the product “Biozyme” sold in kilo litre shall be classifiable under chapter 310510099 of the Central Excise Tariff Act,
Molasses Captively Consumed in Manufacture of Alcohol for Human Consumption not subject to Central Excise Duty: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Bangalore Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), ruled that molasses captively consumed in the manufacture of alcohol for human consumption is not subject to central excise duty. The appellants,
CBIC notifies implication of Supreme Court Judgement on difficulties owing to divergent Practices arisen in Assessment of ‘Automobile Parts’ under Customs Tariff [Read Circular]
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the  implication of Supreme Court Judgement on difficulties owing to divergent practices arising in assessment of 'automobile parts' under Customs Tariff. “References have been
Commissioner of Central Excise is not a Court: Calcutta HC allows Appeal in absence Retraction of Statements [Read Order]
A Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court allowed appeal by the Revenue as there was absence retraction of statements and opined that Commissioner of Central Excise is not a Court. The appeal filed by
CBIC Reassigns Appeals Pending at Thiruvananthapuram Zone to Central Excise Officer
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has recently released Order No. 01/2023 on February 09, 2023. This new order replaces the previous Order No. 04/2021, which was issued on December 07, 2021.