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
2(f) of the Central Excise Act
does not define the term “manufacture” exhaustively. The
definition is inclusive in nature and has been understood to
mean bringing into existence a new product with a distinct
name, character and use. (See (i) Union of India V. Delhi
Cloth and General Mills Co. Ltd. (1977) 1 ELT 199, (ii)
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