Sales return under rule 16 of central excise,is it necessary to submit intimation to central excise dept for goods return due to quality problem or party not accept the material.
Some commissionerate issue trade notice and make rule submit intimation.
No need to notify Central Excise for returned goods under Rule 16, unless specified by Principal Commissioner. A query was raised about whether it is necessary to submit an intimation to the Central Excise Department for goods returned due to quality issues or rejection under Rule 16 of the Central Excise Rules, 2002. The responses clarified that under sub-rules (1) and (2), there is no requirement to notify the department when goods are returned for re-making, refining, or re-conditioning. Any trade notice from commissioners requiring such intimation is considered beyond the rules. However, sub-rule (3) allows for conditions to be specified by the Principal Commissioner if difficulties arise in compliance. (AI Summary)