2002 (8) TMI 133 - HC - Central Excise

Summary

The High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi ruled that the petitioner must first appeal to the Appellate Tribunal before challenging the order passed by the Commissioner of Central Excise. The court dismissed the petition due to failure to use the alternative remedy. The petitioner can file an appeal within three months with a request for condonation of delay, citing the pending writ petition as a valid reason. The Tribunal is directed to expedite the hearing and disposal of the appeal. The petitioner can also request interim relief during the appeal process.