Tribunal Rules on Unutilized Cenvat Credit: No Interest Due, Extended Period Unjustified.

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....Levy of interest on irregular/excess Cenvat Credit availed but not utilised - The Tribunal acknowledged the inadvertent nature of the appellant's actions and noted that the irregularly availed Cenvat credit had been promptly reversed upon audit notification. - Since the appellant had reversed the credit before the issuance of the show cause notice and no motive to evade tax was established, the extended period was deemed unjustifiable, and the appeal was allowed with consequential relief.....