Intimation to Central Excise Deptt. for shutdown of plant for preventive maintenace or declare NPD

[Pradeep Jain]

Dear Sir,

Our Unit is under CENTRAL EXCISE, I  wish to know do wee need to intimate to the Central Excise for the followings :-

1- Shutdown of plant for Preentive Maintenance

2- Declaration of Non-Production Days (NPD) for a wweek to month due to less demand of product or due to huge stock of finished goods.

If yes then , under which rule , section .if there is any Trade Notice or  Board circuar is publised , pl. provide.

We seek your kind advice.

Regards

Pradeep Jain

[YAGAY andSUN]

In the old rules there was requirement to furnish such information but in current scenario there is no such requirement.  But, anyhow, you may submit this information to cope with any unwarranted situation in the future.

AI Summary

Intimation requirement for plant shutdowns absent under current central excise rules; voluntary notice may be submitted. Under current central excise rules there is no statutory obligation to notify the department of temporary plant shutdowns for preventive maintenance or to declare non-production days; an earlier requirement existed but is no longer in force. Voluntary intimation may be submitted to manage contingencies, but it is not mandated.