Tribunal lacks authority to waive redemption fine; can only waive duty and penalty deposits for appeals

The Tribunal dismissed the applicants' request to waive a redemption fine, stating it lacks the authority to do so. The Tribunal clarified it can only waive duty and penalty deposits for appeals under Sec.35F of the Central Excise Act. The application for modification was ultimately dismissed.

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The applicants sought modification of a stay order to waive a redemption fine, which was dismissed as the Tribunal cannot waive redemption fines. The Tribunal can waive duty and penalty deposits for appeals under Sec.35F of the Central Excise Act. The application for modification was dismissed.

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