2007 (12) TMI 333 - AT - Central Excise

Summary

The Appellate Tribunal CESTAT, Chennai ruled in favor of M/s. Ajinomoto India Pvt. Ltd. regarding the demand of duty of Rs. 7,97,210/- for repacked Monosodium Glutamate. The tribunal noted that the company's use of the brand name 'AJI-NO-MOTO' was contested by the Revenue, but the appellants argued that it was their own property due to ownership by Japanese and Thai companies. The tribunal granted waiver of pre-deposit and stay of recovery for the duty and penalty amounts.