2002 (12) TMI 164

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....Nair, Member (T)]. - When these appeals came up for hearing on 31-10-2002, none appeared for the appellants. A letter dated 30-10-2002 has been filed by M/s. Arhat Industries, asking for adjournment on the ground that the appellant's factory is closed since 1997 and with the death of the main Director in May 1992, there was nobody to take care of the matter. The letter has, accordingly, sought adj....

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....the factory for a brief period was on account of shortage facility in the factory premises and that such short term storage outside the factory premises is no ground for denying Modvat credit. In their submissions before the lower authorities and in the present appeals they have submitted that the purchase and utilization of the inputs was entirely in accordance with Modvat rules inasmuch as the i....

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....ically permitted storage of inputs outside the factory premises, upon seeking permission from the Commissioner. 3. It is clear from the records of the case that there is no dispute whatsoever about the receipt of the inputs in the factory and its utilization by the appellant in the manufacture of finished products. Similarly the aforesaid circulars of the Commissioner and Circular No. 206/40/96....