PREMIER TYRES LTD. versus COLLECTOR OF CENTRAL EXCISE, COCHIN

PREMIER TYRES LTD. versus COLLECTOR OF CENTRAL EXCISE, COCHIN

Effect must first be given to the notification dated June 16, 1977 and then to the notification dated July 14, 1978, as the latter notification explicitly directs application of relevant notifications in force, and the Tribunal's view is affirmed.

Parties
Appellant: Premier Tyres Ltd.; Respondent: Collector of Central Excise
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
09 February 1987
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Exemption Notifications, Order of Application, Double Taxation
Taxation Excise Law Exemption Notifications Order of Application Double Taxation

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Parties

Premier Tyres Ltd.

Appellant

Collector of Central Excise

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the correct order and sequence for applying exemption notifications under Rule 8(1) of the Central Excise Rules, 1944, particularly notifications dated June 16, 1977 and July 14, 1978?
  2. 2 Is there a principle prohibiting double taxation in the levy of excise duty in this context?

Ratio Decidendi

Effect must first be given to the notification dated June 16, 1977 and then to the notification dated July 14, 1978, as the latter notification explicitly directs application of relevant notifications in force, and the Tribunal's view is affirmed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs.