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Duty Liability Confirmed on Final Product Due to CENVAT Credit Availment: CESTAT sets aside Penalties

Update / Judgement Date

03 Aug 2025

Source

Taxscan

Author

Team — WCP Legal Desk

Reading Time

1 min read

Excise, VAT & CustomOther Legal Matters

The CESTAT has confirmed duty liability on a final product due to CENVAT credit availment but has "set aside the penalties." The tribunal found that while the company was liable to pay the duty, the violation was not a deliberate act of tax evasion. This decision provides a balanced approach, ensuring that the revenue is protected while not unduly penalizing the taxpayer for a technical or procedural error.