Return of deposits made in terms of Section 35F of the Central Excise Act, 1944 and Section 129E of Customs Act, 1962 - Reg.

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..... : Return of deposits made in terms of Section 35F of the Central Excise Act, 1944 and Section 129E of Customs Act, 1962 - Reg. The issue relating to refund of pre-deposit made during the pendency of appeal was discussed in the Board Meeting. It was decided that since the practice in the Department had all along been to consider such deposits as other than duty, such deposits should be returned .....

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..... tral Excise Act, 1944. The Hon'ble Supreme Court vide its order dated 26-11-2001 dismissed the appeal. Even though the Apex Court did not spell out the reasons for dismissal, it can well be construed in the light of its earlier judgment in the case of Suvidhe Ltd. and Mahavir Aluminium that the law relating to refund of pre-deposit has become final. 3. In order to attain uniformity and to regu .....

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..... are pending with the authorities will also be treated as simple letters asking for return of the deposits, and will be processed as such. Similarly, bank guarantees executed in lieu of cash deposits shall also be returned. 4. The above instructions may be brought to the notice of the field formations with a request to comply with the directions and settle all the claims without any further delay .....

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