1989 (7) TMI 113 - HC - Central Excise

Summary

The High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam challenged Ext. P8 order under Section 35F of the Central Excises and Salt Act, 1944. The petitioner must pay Rs. 20,000 by 31-7-1989. Non-compliance with the pre-deposit requirement does not affect appeal maintainability. Second respondent directed to decide Ext. P2 appeal on merits regardless of petitioner's compliance with Ext. P8.