CESTAT slams Excise Dept for useless Exercise Of Adjudication & Appellate Process for more than 10 Years at Different Forum

The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) criticized the excise department for engaging in a prolonged adjudication and appellate process spanning over ten years across different forums. The case involved a dispute over excise duty demands, which had been litigated extensively without resolution. The tribunal expressed concern over the inefficiency and waste of resources resulting from the prolonged litigation and emphasized the need for timely and effective resolution of tax disputes. This decision highlights the importance of streamlining the adjudication process and ensuring that tax disputes are resolved expeditiously to avoid unnecessary delays and costs for both taxpayers and the tax authorities.