Tribunal orders recalculation of refund for exported goods under CENVAT Credit Rules

The Tribunal remands the case to the adjudicating authority to calculate and grant the appellant the rightful refund amount under Rule 5 of the CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004 for exporting intermediate goods to an EOU for processing and subsequent export of finished goods. The Tribunal stresses the need for a prompt resolution and emphasizes adherence to the prescribed procedures for determining the refund.

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Issues:
1. Eligibility for refund of Unutilised Credit under Rule 5 of the CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004 when intermediate goods cleared to EOU are processed and exported resulting in finished goods.

Analysis:
The primary issue in this case revolves around the eligibility of the appellant for a refund of Unutilised Credit under Rule 5 of the CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004. The appellant contends that even intermediate goods can be exported without duty payment as per the said Rule, especially after its amendment in 2012. The Revenue agrees that the goods cleared were intermediate and sent to an EOU for processing and subsequent export of finished goods. Consequently, the appellant meets the conditions of Rule 5(1) by effectuating the export through the EOU. However, the exact quantum of refund remains to be determined based on the formula specified in the Rule.

The Tribunal acknowledges the Revenue's position and directs the matter to be remanded to the adjudicating authority for the calculation of the appropriate refund amount according to the prescribed formula in Rule 5 of the CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004. The Tribunal emphasizes the need for a swift resolution in determining the refund quantum and instructs the authority to grant the refund to the appellant promptly.

In conclusion, the Tribunal remands both appeals to the adjudicating authority with a clear directive to calculate and provide the appellant with the rightful refund amount as per the formula outlined in Rule 5 of the CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004. The judgment underscores the importance of adhering to the prescribed procedures for determining the refund and ensuring a timely resolution for the appellant.

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