Maintain & Keep Excise Record in Corporate office

[RAM SHARMA]

Dear Experts,We have three manufacturing unit individulay registered in central excise. Whether we have maintain and keep all excise record of three unit in our prime unit corporate office. Please advice.Thanks

AI Summary

Corporate Entity Seeks Guidance on Maintaining Excise Records Digitally at Corporate Office; Consult Commissioner for Compliance. A corporate entity with three manufacturing units registered under central excise inquired about maintaining excise records at their corporate office. An expert advised that statutory records must be kept at the factory premises, although they can be maintained digitally at the corporate office if accessible at the factories. The expert suggested seeking permission from the Commissioner of Central Excise, despite no specific provision in the law. The inquirer requested clarification on relevant rules and potential consequences of non-compliance, and the expert reiterated the suggestion to consult the jurisdictional Commissioner.