The Appellate Tribunal addressed issues regarding the method of valuation of electrical motors, whether...

The Appellate Tribunal addressed issues regarding the method of valuation of electrical motors, whether to apply Rule 8 or Rule 4 of the Central Excise (Valuation) Rules, 2000. Following the precedent set by a Larger Bench decision, the Tribunal upheld the demand for valuation based on the spares market for all clearances, including captive consumption and warranty replacements. Regarding time limitation and cum-duty benefit, the Tribunal found no intentional suppression of facts, as the issue was not without controversy. The Tribunal noted that the original show-cause notice did not allege suppression, and since all assemblies were dutifully disclosed, willful suppression could not be claimed. The Tribunal upheld demands within the normal period, extended cum-duty benefit, set aside penalties under Section 11AC, and remanded the matter for duty recomputation. .....

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