COMMNR. OF CENTRAL EXCISE, AHMEDABAD vs. SOLID & CORRECT ENGG. WORKS
In the result we allow these appeals, set aside orders
C.A. No.-000960-000966 - 2003Supreme Court08 Apr 2010
Bench: We Formulate The Precise Questions That Fall For Our Determination, It Is Necessary To Briefly Set Out The Factual Backdrop In Which The Same Arises. 2. M/S Solid & Correct Engineering Works, M/S Solid Steel Plant Manufacturers & M/S Solmec Earthmovers Equipment Are Partnership Concerns Engaged In The Manufacture Of Parts & Components For Road & Civil Construction Machinery & Equipments Like Asphalt Drum/Hot Mix Plants & Asphalt Paver Machine Etc. M/S Solex Electronics Equipments Is, However, A Proprietary Concern Engaged In The Manufacture Of Electronic Control Panels Boards. It Is Not In Dispute That The Three Partnership Concerns Mentioned Above Are Registered With Central Excise Department Nor Is It Disputed That The Proprietary Concern Is A Small Scale Industrial Unit That Is Availing Exemption From 2
Section 35L
11.
Entry 8474 in the First Schedule to the Central Excise
and Tariff Act, 1985 stipulates the rate at which excise was
payable on machinery of the kind enumerated in that Entry
which reads:
“Machinery for sorting, screening, separating,
washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or
kneading earth, stone, ores or other mineral
substances, in solid (including powder or
paste) form; machinery