Pre-deposit waiver in a classification dispute partly granted, with recovery stayed pending appeal subject to compliance.

In a classification dispute concerning aluminium foil discs, the applicant sought waiver of pre-deposit and stay of recovery pending appeal. The Tribunal held the request could be granted only in part and directed a pre-deposit of Rs. 45,000, while staying recovery of the balance during the pendency of the appeal, subject to compliance with that direction.

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Issues: Whether the applicant was entitled to waiver of pre-deposit and stay of recovery pending appeal in a classification dispute concerning aluminium foil discs.

Outcome: The application was partly allowed. The Tribunal directed pre-deposit of Rs. 45,000/- and stayed recovery of the balance during the pendency of the appeal, subject to compliance.

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