1999 (3) TMI 359

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....rming the demand and imposed an equivalent penalty also. 2(i). The Asstt. Commissioner's order dealt with the classification of two products (a) Tem Adhesive and (b) Criss-cross patches. Both the issues were decided against the applicants/appellants. 2(i)(a). On appeal, the Commissioner (Appeals) decided the classification of tem adhesive in applicants' favour. Therefore, the balance duty amount after excluding the demand relating to tem adhesive comes Rs. 62,22,851/-. 2(ii). As a condition for hearing of the appeal, the Commissioner (Appeals) passed an order under Section 35F of Central Excise Act, directing the appellants to deposit 30% of the duty demanded by the Asstt. Commissioner's order and give bank guarantee for the balance. Acc....

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....nder residuary Heading 4016.99. On this very issue, the Asstt. Commissioner, Dindigul vide order dated 19-12-1991 (page 194-196 of the paper book) and the Asstt. Commissioner of Central Excise, Coimbatore vide order dated 29-11-1996 have decided the identical question in favour of the assessee. The appellants have been instructed that the respective Collectorate's had accepted their orders and no appeal has been filed. The Commissioner (Appeals), Pune vide his order dated 18-12-1996 in the case of Pang Rubber Products has also classified the said product under Heading No. 40.16.99. The Revenue's appeal against this order is pending in WRB. 2(vi). The criss-cross patches is not a plate, sheet or strip of rubber. The Tribunal in Madras Rubbe....