Appeal Status Challenged Over 7.5% Pre-Deposit Requirement Under Amended Section 35F of Central Excise Act 1944.

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....Maintainability of appeal before the Tribunal - non-fulfillment of the condition of pre-deposit of 7.5% of the duty subject to the amount specified in the first proviso to Section 35(F) of the Central Excise Act, 1944 - Since the Order-in-Original itself is dated 29th November, 2017, i.e., much after Section 35F has been amended with effect from 6th August, 2014, the Petitioner cannot avail a benefit of second proviso to Section 35F Act (post amendment). - Considering the fact that the Petitioner has deposited the amount as condition for entertainment of appeal as required, no coercive measure for recovery of the rest of the demand raised shall be taken - HC....