1991 (9) TMI 83 - HC - Central Excise

Summary

The High Court of Judicature at Madras ruled that the petitioner, a tobacco dealer, must pay central excise duty for unauthorised removal of tobacco, despite being acquitted in a criminal case. The court allowed the petitioner to file an appeal against the assessment order dated 12-9-1979 by paying Rs. 20,000. The writ petition was dismissed with this condition.