Maintainability of appeal - seeking waiver from making mandatory...

Maintainability of appeal - seeking waiver from making mandatory pre-deposit of 7.5% required to institute an appeal before the CESTAT - When the Statute does not provide for waiver of a pre-deposit, it is impermissible for this Court to act contrary to the legislative intention merely on the plea of financial hardships. If such pleas are entertained, and directions are issued for waiving the pre-deposit, there will be no end to such demands. Further if orders are issued, contrary to the Statute the same will destroy the very scheme of the Statute including the consequent amendment. - HC

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