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
15.
The expression “moveable property” has been defined
in Section 3(36) of the General Clauses Act, 1897 as under:
“Section 3(36) : “movable property” shall
mean property of every description, except
immovable property.”
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16.
From the above it is manifest that the answer to the
question whether the plants in question are movable
property, would depend upon whether