CEGAT Tribunal Waives Duty & Penalty for Denied Modvat Credit on Pumps

The Appellate Tribunal CEGAT, Mumbai waived the deposit of duty and penalty imposed on the applicant due to the denial of Modvat credit on power-driven pumps, which was considered manufacturing activity. The tribunal approved the classification list filed by the applicant, leading to the waiver of Rs. 3,96,477 duty and Rs. 1.30 lakhs penalty.

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The judgment by Appellate Tribunal CEGAT, Mumbai involved waiver of deposit of duty of Rs. 3,96,477 and penalty of Rs. 1.30 lakhs. The duty was demanded due to denial of Modvat credit on power driven pumps, which was considered as manufacturing activity. The tribunal approved the classification list filed by the applicant and waived the deposit and penalties imposed.

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