2013 (3) TMI 770 - AT - Central Excise

Summary

Issues involved: Denial of Cenvat credit for input/service used in power generation sold outside, duty demand arising from sale, calculation of input and credit, remand for detailed examination by Adjudicating Authority.

In the judgment, the learned Counsel argued that Cenvat credit for input/service used in power generation, which was partially sold outside, was denied by Revenue due to the sale value. This denial led to a duty demand of Rs. 1,38,34,565. Upon realizing the proportionate input and credit attributable to the sold power, the appellant reversed the Cenvat credit availed in that regard. Revenue concurred with this proposition.

The Tribunal decided to send the matter back to the Adjudicating Authority for further examination. The Authority was directed to calculate the total value of input and Cenvat credit used in power generation, total input service and service tax claimed as credit, input quantity used in power sold outside, input service used in power sold outside without being utilized in manufacturing, and the Cenvat credit involved in these scenarios. The appellant was instructed to provide detailed assistance in these calculations.

The Adjudicating Authority was tasked with determining if the demand still stands after the above aspects are clearly calculated. If the appellant fails to provide satisfactory figures, the Authority was empowered to pass an appropriate order. The Tribunal emphasized that the Authority should decide the issue independently, considering all contentions raised by the appellant on facts and law, and issue a reasoned order.

Ultimately, the Tribunal disposed of the stay application and allowed the appeal by way of remand, highlighting the need for a thorough reevaluation of the matter by the Adjudicating Authority.