Supreme Court of India · 2007-11-15
M/S. Jai Fibres Ltd vs Commissioner Of Central Excise, ...
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- M/S. Jai Fibres Ltd
- Respondent
- Commissioner Of Central Excise, ...
- Author
- S.B. Sinha
- Bench
- S.B. Sinha, Dalveer Bhandari
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court interpreted a Circular dated 24.09.1992 issued under Section 37-B of the Central Excises and Salt Act, 1944, regarding the classification of HDPE bags for excise duty purposes. The Court held that the Central Board of Excise and Customs had the authority to issue the circular to ensure uniformity in classification, and the Tribunal's reliance on the amendment of Section 11A of the Central Excise Act was justified. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's decision to classify HDPE bags under Chapter 39 of the Tariff.