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<h1>Central Excise Act sets fines for offences: 50,000 for first offence, escalating for repeats; evasion penalties outlined.</h1> The Central Excise Act, 1944 outlines fixed compounding amounts for various offences, considering their severity. For contraventions under section 9(1)(a), the fine is Rupees fifty thousand for the first offence, increasing by 100% for subsequent offences. Evasion of duty under section 9(1)(b) incurs a fine up to 50% of the evaded amount, with a minimum of 10%. Similar penalties apply for removing excisable goods illegally and misusing CENVAT Credit. Failing to provide required information results in a Rupees fifty thousand fine, doubling for repeat offences. Abetting offences under section 9(1)(d) attracts a fine up to 25% of the evaded duty.