Stores for consumption on board a vessel include consumable and non consumable items, so exemption covers goods used aboard naval ships. The expression 'stores for consumption on board a vessel' in Notification No. 70/77-CE encompasses both consumable and non consumable goods; 'consumption' in central excise denotes 'use', so the exemption extends to goods used for ship operation, maintenance and crew consumption, with support from the Customs Act definition of 'stores'.
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Stores for consumption on board a vessel include consumable and non consumable items, so exemption covers goods used aboard naval ships.
The expression "stores for consumption on board a vessel" in Notification No. 70/77-CE encompasses both consumable and non consumable goods; "consumption" in central excise denotes "use", so the exemption extends to goods used for ship operation, maintenance and crew consumption, with support from the Customs Act definition of "stores".
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