can we eligible for transfer or refund of Cenvat Credit?

[chaganti srinivas]

Dear Sir,

  Kindly advice on the query mentioned below, in order to minimise our manufacturing operations, we are in the process of closing one of our small units (Regd. with Central Excise & Service Tax) and the process which was done here in hither to, to the shifted to our another unit (same entity) can we transfer the unutilised Cenvat credit from the books of our frist unit (small unit) to the our second unit

if the department overrule to sanction of Cenvat credit, can we apply for refund of the Cenvat accumulated in the first unit.  Thanks to all.  BENARJEE  GOVADA

AI Summary

Unutilized Cenvat Credit: Transfer Possible with Business Move or Sale; Refund an Option if Conditions Unmet. A user inquired about the possibility of transferring or refunding unutilized Cenvat credit due to the closure of a manufacturing unit registered with Central Excise and Service Tax. The response clarified that Cenvat credit can be transferred if a factory or business is moved, sold, merged, leased, or transferred, provided that liabilities are also transferred and all stock and capital goods are duly accounted for to the satisfaction of the relevant Central Excise authorities. If these conditions are not met, a refund may be pursued.