Supreme Court of India

M/s Crane Betel Nut Powder Works v. Commissioner of Customs & Central Excise, Tirupathi and Anr.

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Reported as [2007] 4 S.C.R. 109
Bench Dr. Ar. Lakshmanan and Al Tamas Kabir JJ.
Decided 19 March 2007

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Central Excise Act, 1944-s. 2(f)-Process of cutting betel nuts into small pieces and adding essential/non- essential oils, menthol, sweetening c agent etc.-Held does not result in manufacture of a new and distinct product having a different character and use-End product continues to retain its original character though in a modified form-Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985-Chapter 8, Sub heading 0801.00. Appellant-company is engaged in the business of marketing betel nuts in different sizes after processing them by adding essential/non-essential oils, menthol and sweetening agent . The question

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