2003 (10) TMI 348

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..... Shri H. Kotikar, DR, for the Respondent. [Order per : Jyoti Balasundaram, Member (J)].  - The application for waiver of pre-deposit of the balance duty of Rs. 8,94,341/- (out of the total duty demand of Rs. 13,44,341/- a sum of Rs. 4,50,000/- already stands paid during the investigation) and penalty of equal amount arises out of the order of the Commissioner of Central Excise (A), ....

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....manufacturers and the aspect of collusion and consequent applicability of the extended period of limitation will be considered when the appeal is taken up for hearing. No strong prima facie case for total waiver has been made out in view of the above. Having regard to the totality of the facts and circumstances of the case and noting that a sum of Rs. 4.5 lakhs already stands paid, we direct furth....