Excise classification dispute sent to the proper authority, with statutory appeal preserved and limited interim protection continued.

Where the classification issue had not yet been decided, the matter was directed to be determined by the appropriate excise authority; where an order had already been passed, the parties were left to pursue the statutory appeal. Interim protection was continued only for the limited periods stated in the order, preserving status quo pending the chosen forum's decision.

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Outcome: The writ petitions were disposed of with directions that the classification issue be decided by the appropriate excise authority where no decision had yet been taken, that parties may pursue the statutory appeal where an order had already been made, and that interim protection would continue for the limited periods stated in the order.

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