2007 (3) TMI 604 - AT - Central Excise

Summary

Issues involved: Denial of Modvat credit on welding electrodes used for repairs/maintenance of capital goods.

Summary:
The appeal was filed against the denial of Modvat credit on welding electrodes used for repairs/maintenance of capital goods. The appellant argued that previous decisions by Division and Single Benches of the Tribunal, such as in the case of India Sugars and Refineries Ltd., supported the eligibility of welding electrodes for Modvat credit. Additionally, the appellant cited a High Court decision rejecting a reference application against allowing Modvat credit on welding electrodes. However, the learned SDR contended that the Larger Bench decision in the Jaypee Rewa Plant case should be followed, as confirmed in the Tribunal's final order in the case of M/s J.K. Cement Works. It was emphasized that the decision of a Larger Bench is binding on other Benches of the Tribunal and subordinate authorities. Consequently, the impugned order was upheld, and the appeal was rejected. The judgment was pronounced on 29-3-2007.