Difference between Manufacturer Depot and Manufacturer

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Dear Sir,

Can any manufacturing activity be carried out in any manufacturing depot,please explain,thanks & regards.

AI Summary

Manufacturing activity in depots: generally prohibited; if operations amount to manufacture they require factory registration.
Manufacturing activity in a depot is generally not permitted; if depot operations constitute manufacture they must be registered as a factory for excise purposes. The department may permit activity only under conditions and retains discretion to refuse; separate registrations and functional separation are emphasised to prevent misuse and protect revenue.