2011 (11) TMI 655 - HC - Central Excise

Waiver of pre-deposit - case of the petitioner is that the property of the petitioner has been attached vide communication dated 12.08.2010 and that he is not possessed of any means to make cash deposit - Held that - we dismiss the writ petition with liberty to the petitioner to make an appropriate application before the Tribunal pointing out such fact on or before 29.12.2011. If the petitioner files such application, the same be decided in accordance with law - appeal not dismissed for failure to make pre-deposit.

Summary

The petitioner challenged an order to deposit Rs. 6 crores for hearing an appeal under Section 35-F of the Central Excise Act. The High Court dismissed the writ petition but allowed the petitioner to apply before the Tribunal by a specified date. The appeal will not be dismissed for non-compliance until then.