Rejection of refund claim - eligible exemption - In the facts of...

Rejection of refund claim - eligible exemption - In the facts of the present case, there are no clear averments made by the appellant that conditions prescribed under Clause 2(A) of the Notification No. 33/99-CE dated 08.07.1999 has been fulfilled by the appellant. Rather entire thrust of the appellant’s case is that notwithstanding the delay of about nine (9) years in claiming the refund, since limitation under Section 11B of the Central Excise Act, 1944 is not attracted for claiming benefits under the notification, the appellant is entitled to the refund claims made. - Appeal dismissed - HC