2012 (12) TMI 989 - HC - Central Excise

Summary

Issues involved: Protection of petitioners' interest pending revision petition with the Government.

Summary:
The petitioners sought protection of their interests until the revision petition pending with the Government is decided. The Commissioner's order dated 24.7.12 was challenged as it did not grant interest on delayed payment to the petitioners. The Commissioner initiated coercive recovery before the limitation period was over, leading to some recovery already being made. The High Court granted stay against coercive recovery until the revision petitions are decided. The interim protection was limited until the revision petition is decided, with no further reasons required. The revisional authority was encouraged to expedite the final disposal of the revision petitions, and the petitions were disposed of accordingly.