M/S. PARAS SHIP BREAKERS LTD. versus COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE

M/S. PARAS SHIP BREAKERS LTD. versus COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE

The determination of the furnace's capacity was a question of fact. The Tribunal and authorities found no modification to the furnace's capacity. No question of law arose for the High Court, which rightly dismissed the appeal under Section 35G.

Parties
Appellant: MIS. PARAS SHIP BREAKERS LTD.; Respondent: COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
12 October 2007
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Deemed Annual Production, Capacity Determination, Appeal on Question of Law
Central Excise Law Deemed Annual Production Capacity Determination Appeal on Question of Law

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Parties

MIS. PARAS SHIP BREAKERS LTD.

Appellant

COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 How should deemed annual production be determined under Section 3A of the Central Excise Act, 1944 when the manufacturer claims a reduction in furnace capacity?
  2. 2 Did the High Court err in dismissing the appeal on the grounds that no question of law was involved?

Ratio Decidendi

The determination of the furnace's capacity was a question of fact. The Tribunal and authorities found no modification to the furnace's capacity. No question of law arose for the High Court, which rightly dismissed the appeal under Section 35G.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No costs awarded