2013 (5) TMI 654 - HC - Central Excise

Recovery proceedings - circular dated 1-1-2013 - held that - Commissioner of Central Excise (Appeals) directed to pronounce the order either in the stay application or in the appeal finally within four weeks. Till such time, the respondent shall not take any coercive measures to recover the amount as demanded by the notice dated 28-1-2013. With these directions the writ petition is disposed of.

Summary

The High Court of Delhi directed the Commissioner of Central Excise (Appeals) to issue a decision on the petitioner's appeal and stay application within four weeks. The respondent was prohibited from taking coercive measures to recover the demanded amount until the decision was made. The writ petition was disposed of with these instructions.