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2016 (6) TMI 226 - AT - Central Excise


Issues:
1. Availment of modvat credit benefit on invoices.
2. Denial of credit based on time limits for availing Cenvat or modvat credit.
3. Disallowance of credit on specific bill of entry numbers.
4. Validity of taking credit against bill of entry not in the name of the appellant.
5. Applicability of rules regarding registration for dealers in claiming credit.
6. Validity of invoices for availing Cenvat credit.
7. Relevance of previous rulings in similar cases.

Issue 1: Availment of modvat credit benefit on invoices
The appellant, a manufacturer of metal containers, availed modvat credit benefit on 12 items/invoices during May and June 1994, leading to a dispute. The Tribunal remanded the case due to deficiencies in the adjudication order.

Issue 2: Denial of credit based on time limits for availing Cenvat or modvat credit
The Asstt. Commissioner allowed credit on some items but denied on others citing the six-month limit under the Central Excise Act for availing Cenvat or modvat credit. The Commissioner (Appeals) upheld the denial based on the reasonable time requirement for availing modvat credit.

Issue 3: Disallowance of credit on specific bill of entry numbers
Credit was disallowed on certain bill of entry numbers due to delays in availing credit after the issue of documents or lack of proper endorsement, as observed by the authorities.

Issue 4: Validity of taking credit against bill of entry not in the name of the appellant
The Commissioner (Appeals) upheld the disallowance of credit against a bill of entry not in the appellant's name or endorsed in their favor, emphasizing the necessity of proper documentation for availing credit.

Issue 5: Applicability of rules regarding registration for dealers in claiming credit
The Revenue argued that credit could not be taken on unendorsed bill of entries post a specific date when registration for dealers became mandatory, as per relevant notifications and instructions.

Issue 6: Validity of invoices for availing Cenvat credit
The Revenue relied on rulings emphasizing the requirement for invoices to be in the name of the manufacturer availing credit, highlighting procedural and mandatory aspects post specific notifications.

Issue 7: Relevance of previous rulings in similar cases
The appellant argued against the applicability of certain rulings based on the timing and context of the cases cited, seeking distinctions from the present matter.

In the final judgment, the Tribunal allowed the appeal in part and remanded it in part. It held that the appellant was entitled to Cenvat credit despite the time lapse as the documents predated the introduction of the six-month limit. The Tribunal also remanded the issue concerning a specific bill of entry/IGM number for re-determination due to discrepancies, directing the appellant to provide necessary supportings within a specified timeframe for further adjudication.

 

 

 

 

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