Records of Excise Document

[SURYAKANT MITHBAVKAR]

Please give us period for keep excise record like Document & Books as per Excise Act.

AI Summary

Excise Act mandates keeping records for 5 years post-financial year; ensure compliance with documentation timelines. A query was raised regarding the duration for which excise records and documents must be maintained according to the Excise Act. Three responses confirmed that the statutory requirement is to preserve these records for a period of five years. This period starts immediately after the financial year to which the records pertain. For example, records from the financial year 2006-2007 should be kept until March 31, 2012.