2009 (11) TMI 883 - SCH - Central Excise

Pre-deposit - Requirement of pre-deposit not only on the duty amount but also on interest and penalty -

Summary

The Supreme Court directed the assessee to make a pre-deposit of Rupees one crore in one case and Rupees sixty lakhs in another case within six weeks. The Court found pre-deposit on duty, interest, and penalty to be unjustified. The special leave petitions were dismissed.