High Court reduces appeal deposit to Rs. 10.00 lakhs from Rs. 20.00 lakhs citing financial constraints The High Court of Andhra Pradesh modified the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal's order, reducing the deposit amount required for appeal ...
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High Court reduces appeal deposit to Rs. 10.00 lakhs from Rs. 20.00 lakhs citing financial constraints
The High Court of Andhra Pradesh modified the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal's order, reducing the deposit amount required for appeal hearing from Rs. 20.00 lakhs to Rs. 10.00 lakhs due to the petitioner's financial constraints. The Tribunal acknowledged the lack of a strong case for full waiver but took into account the petitioner's difficulties. The writ petition was disposed of at the admission stage.
The High Court of Andhra Pradesh modified the order of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, directing the petitioner to deposit Rs. 10.00 lakhs within six weeks for appeal hearing, instead of Rs. 20.00 lakhs initially demanded. The Tribunal found that the petitioner did not have a strong case for full waiver but considered the financial difficulties faced by the petitioner. The writ petition was disposed of at the admission stage.
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