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2008 (6) TMI 24 - AT - Central Excise


Issues Involved:
Conflict of opinion between two Division Bench decisions regarding duty liability for destroyed goods.

Analysis:
The judgment addresses a conflict between two Division Bench decisions regarding duty liability for destroyed goods. In the case of Amrit Bottlers Pvt. Ltd., the Revenue demanded duty for goods allegedly destroyed by the manufacturer due to being under/over filled or badly crowned. The manufacturer's defense was that the goods were indeed destroyed, but the Revenue contended that no evidence was produced to prove the destruction. The Tribunal upheld the demand, emphasizing the lack of evidence regarding the destruction of the goods. On the other hand, in the case of Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd., it was undisputed that aerated water was drained out before bottling due to being unfit, along with issues of over/under filled bottles. The Tribunal ruled that since the goods had not reached the marketability stage, they were not liable for duty.

The Tribunal examined the facts of both cases and concluded that there was no actual conflict between the decisions in Amrit Bottlers Pvt. Ltd. and Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd. The judgments were based on different factual scenarios, with one focusing on lack of evidence of destruction and the other on goods not reaching marketability. Therefore, the matter was referred to a referral bench for a decision on the merit of the issue. The judgment highlights the importance of considering the specific circumstances of each case in determining duty liability for destroyed goods, emphasizing the need for evidence and marketability status in such assessments.

 

 

 

 

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