CIR NO.794/27/2004-CX, DT. 23/06/2004
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Application of the doctrine of unjust enrichment to cases of provisional assessment and payment of duty paid under protests
Application of the doctrine of unjust enrichment to cases of provisional assessment and payment of duty paid under protests
The issue has since been decided by the Honble Supreme Court vide their judgment in the case of Allied Photographics Ltd. [2004 (166) ELT 3 (SC)], wherein while holding the judgments in the cases of Sinkhai Synthetics & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. [2002 (143) ELT 17 (SC)] and National Winders [2003 (154) ELT 350] (which were on the issue of applicability of the provisions of unjust enrichment in case of payment of duty under protest) to be per incuriam, Honble Supreme Court has affirmed their judgment in the case to T.V.S. Suzuki Ltd. [2003 (156) ELT 161 (SC)]
It is requested that the field formation in your charge be informed of this judgment and disposal of pending cases.
Receipt of this Circular may please be acknowledged.
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(Sheila Sangwan)
Joint Secretary (Review)