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Issues: (i) whether proforma credit was admissible in respect of the impugned intermediate goods under the then applicable excise regime; (ii) whether the penalty imposed on the assessee was liable to be set aside.
Issue (i): Whether proforma credit was admissible in respect of the impugned intermediate goods under the then applicable excise regime.
Analysis: The matter related to an old period and the classification and dutiability of the product had already been decided. The goods in question were intermediate goods used in the factory, and they had been duly notified during the relevant period under Rule 56A of the Central Excise Rules, 1944. In these circumstances, allowance of proforma credit was considered appropriate.
Conclusion: Proforma credit was held admissible in favour of the assessee.
Issue (ii): Whether the penalty imposed on the assessee was liable to be set aside.
Analysis: The proceedings had remained pending for an unduly long period before final determination of classification and dutiability. Taking into account the age of the matter and the delay in its disposal, waiver of the penalty was considered justified.
Conclusion: The penalty was set aside in favour of the assessee.
Final Conclusion: The assessee obtained relief both on admissibility of proforma credit and on penalty, resulting in modification of the impugned order.
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