Parties Agree to Invoke Rule 41 to Conclude Longstanding Central Excise Litigation, No Remand as Payment Covers Demand.

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....Levy of interest and penalty - In the instant case, in view of the discussions, with the consent and concurrence of both the parties, instead of remanding it back, Rule 41 of the CESTAT (Procedure) Rule, 1982 should be invoked in, putting an end to the litigation that commenced way back in the early 1990’s only for the purpose of re-computation for the normal period when from the evidence on record it is quite evident that appellant had already paid Rs.3,50,000/- during investigation which is much higher than the entire demand raised for the normal period that would also meet the interest component. - AT....