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Setback for Royal Enfield: CESTAT Rejects ₹1.79 Cr Refund Claim on SIPCOT Charges Over 31-Day Delay

Update / Judgement Date

11 May 2025

Source

Taxscan

Author

Team — WCP Legal Desk

Reading Time

1 min read

Appeal Against OrderExcise, VAT & Custom

CESTAT rejected Royal Enfield's ₹1.79 crore refund claim for SIPOT charges due to a 31-day filing delay, strictly enforcing statutory time limits. The tribunal acknowledged the harsh outcome but maintained that refund provisions allow no flexibility on deadlines. This reinforces the importance of meticulous compliance tracking for all potential claims.