COMMNR. OF CENTRAL EXCISE, MEERUT vs. MAHARSHI AYURVEDA CORP. LTD

C.A. No.-004369-004370 - 2000Supreme Court07 December 20059 pages

For Petitioner: P. PARMESWARANFor Respondent: HEMANTIKA WAHI

AI SummaryDismissed

What did the Supreme Court hold?

The Tribunal correctly classified 'Herbonic' tonic under Chapter 20.90 as it is a specific description, and Rule 3(a) of the interpretation rules dictates preferring specific descriptions over general ones.

What were the facts?

The respondent manufactured 'Herbonic' tonic, a mixture of vegetation, dry fruits, and seeds processed with oil and sugar syrup. The dispute was whether it should be classified under Chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruits, etc.) or Chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations) of the Central Excise Tariff Act.

What were the issues?

The primary issue was the correct classification of the 'Herbonic' tonic under the Central Excise Tariff Act, specifically whether it falls under Chapter 20 or Chapter 21, considering specific vs. general headings.

Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?

Central Excise Act, 1944, Section 35L(B)

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Cause title — parties, addresses and appearances

http://JUDIS.NIC.IN SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Page 1 of 9 CASE NO.: Appeal (civil) 4369-4370 of 2000 PETITIONER: Commissioner of Central Excise, Meerut RESPONDENT: M/s. Maharshi Ayurveda Corporation Limited DATE OF JUDGMENT: 07/12/2005 BENCH: ASHOK BHAN & C.K. THAKKER

JUDGMENT: J U D G M E N T With Civil Appeal No.6774/2001 BHAN, J.

These appeals have been filed by the Commissioner of Central Excise, Meerut (for short "the appellants") under Section 35 L (B) of the Central Excise Act, 1944 (for short "the Act") against the judgment and final order No.1009- 1010/99-C dated 18.11.1999 passed by the Customs, Excise and Gold (Control) Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi (for short "the Tribunal") in appeal No.E/3070-71/98-C by which the Tribunal has set aside the order passed by the Commissioner (Appeals) and allowed the appeals filed by M/s. Maharshi Ayurveda Corporation Limited, respondents herein, holding that the product "Herbonic" tonic falls under Chapter heading 2001.90 and not under Chapter heading 2108. 90. The issue involved in these cases is whether the product "Herbonic" tonic is classifiable under Central Excise Tariff Heading No.2001.90 o

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