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Facts
Appellant, a manufacturer of excisable goods availed CENVAT credit on certain disputed goods which was objected by the department and was confirmed by the Commissioner (Appeals) by invoking extended period of limitation.
Held:
The Tribunal noted that the dispute regarding eligibility of CENVAT credit of the goods had not attained finality and there were conflicting decisions on the issue and therefore the Appellant could have entertained a reasonable belief that credit was allowable. Further in absence of any evidence brought on record to prove suppression, misstatement, collusion etc. extended period cannot be invoked. The demand is confirmed for the normal period along with interest setting aside penalty.
