Supreme Court of India · 2003-08-06
Khaitan Electrical Ltd vs Collector Of Central Excise New Delhi
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2003 SUPREME COURT 3932
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Khaitan Electrical Ltd
- Respondent
- Collector Of Central Excise New Delhi
- Bench
- S. Rajendra Babu, B.N. Srikrishna, G.P. Mathur
Judgment text excerpt
The appellant, a manufacturer of electric fans, challenged the classification of specific fan models ('Mini', 'Tini', 'Chiki', and 'Miki') for the purpose of claiming a concessional duty rate under Notification No. 46 of 1984. The core issue was whether these models should be classified as table fans or under a different category based on their design and primary usage. The case examines the interpretation of Tariff Items and the applicability of concessional tax notifications based on product specifications.