2005 (4) TMI 222

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....peal passed by the Commissioner (Appeals). In this case the appellants are engaged in the manufacture of aluminium products. They are also availing the benefit of Modvat credit in respect of inputs. The appellant availed the benefit of Modvat credit in respect of the inputs used in the manufacture of purified water which is exempt. Such purified water is captively consumed in the manufacture of ex....

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.... reported in 2003 (158) E.L.T. 168. 4. The contention of the Revenue is that the appellant availed the credit in respect of inputs used in the manufacture of purified water and some portion of the quantity of the purified water was cleared without payment of duty, therefore, the demand was rightly made under Rule 57CC. The contention is also that the credit was reversed after the demand was made,....

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....ve perused the records and heard both sides. With regard to the common inputs, the submission of the appellant is that the total amount of Modvat credit was only Rs. 5 lakhs and even though a part of it was used in the manufacture of dutiable goods, they have already reversed the entire credit of Rs. 5 lakhs to give a quietus to the dispute. During the hearing of the case, learned Counsel for the ....