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2018 (11) TMI 567 - AT - Central Excise


Issues:
1. Interpretation of Central Excise duty exemption notifications.
2. Eligibility of exemption under Sl. No. 336 of Notification 12/2012-C.E.
3. Dispute over exemption for supplies made to mega power projects.
4. Applicability of exemption under Sl. No. 338 of the same notification.
5. Legal precedent regarding choice of exemption when multiple options are available.

Analysis:
The appeal before the Appellate Tribunal CESTAT NEW DELHI involved a dispute arising from an order of the Commissioner (Appeals), Bhopal, regarding the Central Excise duty exemption claimed by the appellant, a manufacturer of CR coils, sheets, and similar items. The appellant had secured a contract from M/s. BHEL for supplying goods for the Nabinagar Thermal Power Project, which was awarded through international competitive bidding. The Revenue contended that the supplies made to mega power projects were covered under a specific exemption listed under Sl. No. 338 of Notification 12/2012-C.E., and hence, the appellant should not avail exemption under Sl. No. 336.

Upon hearing both parties and examining the facts, the Tribunal noted that the appellant had fulfilled the conditions specified under Sl. No. 336 of the notification, including supplying goods against international competitive bidding and obtaining certification from project authorities. The Tribunal emphasized that the choice of exemption lies with the appellant, as supported by the decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in HCL Ltd. v. CC, New Delhi. The Supreme Court ruling established that when multiple notifications are applicable, the assessee is entitled to the benefit of the exemption that provides greater relief. Therefore, the Tribunal concluded that the appellant's claim for exemption under Sl. No. 336 could not be denied, and the impugned order was set aside, allowing the appeal in favor of the appellant.

This judgment clarifies the principle that when there are multiple exemption options available to an assessee, they have the right to choose the one that is most beneficial to them. The decision underscores the importance of fulfilling the specified conditions for claiming exemptions under Central Excise duty notifications and upholds the assessee's discretion in selecting the applicable exemption provision.

 

 

 

 

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