Tribunal rules in favor of appellant, deems 6% demand unsustainable under Rule 6(3) The tribunal found in favor of the appellant, ruling that the 6% demand under Rule 6(3) for trading turnover was unsustainable. It was established that ...
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Tribunal rules in favor of appellant, deems 6% demand unsustainable under Rule 6(3)
The tribunal found in favor of the appellant, ruling that the 6% demand under Rule 6(3) for trading turnover was unsustainable. It was established that the appellant had reversed the Cenvat Credit and interest for the trading activity post the Show Cause Notice adjudication, rendering the demand inadmissible. The tribunal referenced previous cases and legal interpretations supporting the appellant's position, ultimately setting aside the impugned order and allowing the appeal with consequential relief. The revenue was granted the opportunity to verify the credit reversal and interest payment, with the option to seek restoration of the appeal if discrepancies were discovered.
Issues: - Availing Cenvat credit for common input service used in trading activity - Demand of 6% under Rule 6(3) for trading turnover
Analysis:
1. The appellant engaged in manufacturing dutiable and exempted products availed Cenvat credit for input and input service, including common input service used in trading activity. The department demanded 6% of the trading turnover under Rule 6(3), which was confirmed by the Commissioner (Appeal), leading to the current appeal.
2. The appellant, through their counsel, argued that they reversed the Cenvat Credit for the trading activity along with interest after the Show Cause Notice adjudication, complying with Rule 6(3A) of Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004. They cited various judgments to support their position, emphasizing that once the credit along with interest is paid, no 6% demand can be made.
3. The revenue representative reiterated the impugned order's findings and referred to a judgment where the appellant's Civil Appeal was dismissed by the Supreme Court.
4. Upon review, the tribunal found that the appellant had reversed the Cenvat Credit and interest for the trading activity post the Show Cause Notice adjudication. Citing a Supreme Court judgment, it was established that such reversal equated to no credit being availed, leading to the inadmissibility of the 6% demand.
5. The tribunal highlighted previous cases where it was held that once Cenvat Credit and interest are paid, no 6% demand can be imposed. It referenced specific judgments and legal interpretations supporting the appellant's position based on the timing of credit reversal.
6. Considering the appellant's claim of reversing the Cenvat Credit and interest for the trading activity, the tribunal deemed the 6% demand unsustainable, setting aside the impugned order and allowing the appeal with consequential relief.
7. The tribunal granted the revenue the option to verify the credit reversal and interest payment, with the provision to file an application for restoration of the appeal if any discrepancies were found. The judgment concluded with the decision pronounced in the open court.
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