Supreme Court of India

M/s. Mustan Taherbhai v. Commnr. of Central Excise and Customs

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Reported as [2011] 3 S.C.R. 353
Decided 28 February 2011

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What the Court ordered

Resultantly, the appeal is allowed; the impugned order is set aside, and the matter is remanded back to the Tribunal F for fresh consideration, in accordance with law, bearing in mind the observations of this Court in C.A. No. 1998 of 2000.

Judgment, page 13

From the headnote

Customs Act, 1962: Notification nos. 113183-Cus and 133187-Cus - Indian built ship brought in India for breaking purpose - Leviability of customs duty .:. Vessel manufactured in a Customs Bor.ded Warehouse using certain imported items - When vessel ceased to ply and was grounded, it was auctioned and purchased by the appellant for breaking purpose - Demand of customs duty - Tribunal held that Notification no.133187-Cus was applicable, and, therefore, the appellant was liable to pay customs duty on the vessel at the time of breaking of ship - Appeal. before Supreme Court ;.... Supreme Court

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