Weighment of Scrap

[RAM SHARMA]

Dear Experts,

Is it compulsory for maintain record  of scrap weightment even it is inside the factory.

Thanks 

AI Summary

Factories Must Maintain Scrap Weighment Records Daily; Intimate Excise on Challan Numbers for External Weighment. A query was raised regarding the necessity of maintaining records of scrap weighment within a factory. An expert clarified that it is mandatory to keep such records and make daily entries in the DSA. Further clarification was sought about whether permission is needed for weighing scrap outside the factory. The response indicated that no permission from the Central Excise Department is required, but intimation regarding challan numbers is necessary for sending scrap out of the factory for weighment, and proper records must be maintained.