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2003 (7) TMI 598 - AT - Central Excise
Issues:
1. Modvat credit claim disputed by authorities. 2. Disallowance of Modvat credit on inputs used in the manufacture of exempted final product. 3. Whether Modvat credit on inputs lying in stock as on the date of subsequent exemption of final product should be allowed. Issue 1: Modvat credit claim disputed by authorities The Tribunal noted that the appellants had already deposited a significant amount during the previous rounds of litigation. The Tribunal dispensed with the predeposit condition for the balance amount of duty and proceeded to hear the appeal with the consent of both sides. Issue 2: Disallowance of Modvat credit on inputs used in the manufacture of exempted final product The appellants claimed Modvat credit to neutralize the demand of duty, but the Assistant Commissioner allowed a lesser amount, citing that the credit cannot be extended when the final product becomes exempted. The consultant referred to relevant legal decisions and circulars supporting their claim that the credit should not be reversed in such cases. The Tribunal agreed with the appellants, stating that the credit should have been adjusted against the confirmed demand. Issue 3: Modvat credit on inputs lying in stock as on the date of subsequent exemption of final product The Revenue argued that Modvat credit was disallowed on inputs used in the manufacture of exempted final products. However, the Tribunal, after considering both sides' submissions and legal precedents, found that the credit on inputs lying in stock as of the date of the final product's exemption should be allowed. The Tribunal emphasized that if the Modvat credit on inputs received until a certain date had already been allowed in full, then the credit for those inputs should also be available when the final product became exempted. In conclusion, the Tribunal set aside the impugned order and remanded the matter to the Assistant Commissioner for re-quantifying any demand in light of the observations made. The appeal was allowed by way of remand, and the stay petition was also disposed of.
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