2016 (10) TMI 1226 - HC - Central Excise

Pre-deposit - This deposit would be without prejudice to the rights and contentions of the petitioner and the order impugned shall remain stayed.

Summary

The Gujarat High Court ordered the petitioner to deposit Rs. 3 crores and odd as per the impugned order, with the right to contest the order. The deposit is without prejudice to the petitioner's rights, and the impugned order is stayed until final disposal on 20th October 2016. The court noted discrepancies in the operation of a pouch packing machine, contrary to Section 32F (5) of the Central Excise Act, 1944.