<h1>Bangalore Tribunal Dismisses 90% of Customs and Excise Appeals in 2008, Highlighting Inefficiency and Resource Wastage Concerns.</h1> The Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal in Bangalore dismissed 90% of appeals filed by the Customs, Central Excise, and Service Tax Department against assessees in 2008, continuing a trend from previous years. Out of 260 appeals, 235 were dismissed. Similar dismissal rates were observed in Chennai, with lower rates in Kolkata. The high dismissal rates suggest that many appeals are frivolous, reflecting poorly on the Commissioners and Chief Commissioners responsible for initiating them. This inefficiency raises concerns about resource wastage and questions the effectiveness of the Chief Commissioners' roles. An inquiry into these practices has been suggested.