M/S. H.V. INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS PVT. LTD. versus COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

M/S. H.V. INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS PVT. LTD. versus COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE & CUSTOMS

The apparatus known as 'Power Controller' does not perform switching, protecting, or making connections to or in electrical circuits; its only function is to control the degree of illumination and outflow of heat. As it performs individual functions such as controlling/regulating electric current/power to feed required quantum of current to other equipment, it falls under residuary entry Heading 85.43, not under Heading 85.36.

Parties
Appellant: H.V. Industrial Electronics Pvt. Ltd.; Respondent: Commissioner of Central Excise & Customs
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
20 July 2006
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
Legal Topics
Classification Under Central Excise Tariff Act 1985, Electrical Apparatus Classification, Interpretation of Tariff Headings
Central Excise Law Taxation Classification Under Central Excise Tariff Act 1985 Electrical Apparatus Classification Interpretation of Tariff Headings

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Parties

H.V. Industrial Electronics Pvt. Ltd.

Appellant

Commissioner of Central Excise & Customs

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether 'Power Controller' is classifiable under Heading 85.43 or 85.36 of Central Excise Tariff Act 1985

Ratio Decidendi

The apparatus known as 'Power Controller' does not perform switching, protecting, or making connections to or in electrical circuits; its only function is to control the degree of illumination and outflow of heat. As it performs individual functions such as controlling/regulating electric current/power to feed required quantum of current to other equipment, it falls under residuary entry Heading 85.43, not under Heading 85.36.

Court Disposition

Appeals dismissed

Orders

  • Parties to bear their own costs