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1995 (1) TMI 94 - SC - Central Excise

Issues involved: Determination of the legality and validity of amendments made to Rules 9 and 49, retrospective effect of the amendments from 28-2-1944, applicability of Section 11A of the Act, realization of dues by the Revenue, availability of bank guarantees for dues, modification of interim orders.

Summary:

1. The Supreme Court, in a group of cases, addressed common questions regarding the amendments made to Rules 9 and 49, as upheld in a previous decision. The Court noted the concern about retrospective duty payment from 1944 causing hardship to assessees but clarified that Section 11A imposes a limitation of six months for demands, even if they exceed this period. The Court emphasized the importance of Section 11A in such cases.

2. After reviewing the facts, the Court directed that if notices under Section 11A were served and claims raised within six months from the relevant date, the Revenue could collect the dues. Disputes regarding notice service would be resolved by the Assistant Collector. For cases without served notices, the Revenue had the right to do so within the time limit set by Section 11A. The authorities were instructed not to pass orders without allowing the assessee to make representations. Assessees with existing notices were given eight weeks to respond.

3. The bank guarantees provided by assessees were deemed available for Revenue to realize any dues.

4. Interim orders were modified accordingly.

5. The appeals were disposed of with no order on costs.

 

 

 

 

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