Commissioner Of Customs (Exports), ... vs M/S. Asvini Fisheries (P) Ltd on 1 May, 2014
It is seen that the Honble Madras High Court dismissed the appeal filed by the Revenue in the case of Commissioner of Customs Vs. Edhayam Frozen Foods 2008 (230) ELT 225 (Mad.). So, the issue is no longer res integra and the Commissioner (Appeals) has rightly held that cess is not leviable on export of prawns/shrimps. The learned Authorized Representative on behalf of Revenue submits that the Commissioner (Appeals) also directed to refund the amount without considering the limitation and other provisions of law under Section 27 of the Customs Act, 1962. In this context, the learned counsel on behalf of the respondent fairly submits that the proceeding against the refund claim is not involved in the present appeal. He submits that refund of the amount would arise when they file the refund application under Section 27 of the Customs Act, 1962. He further submits that the observation of the Commissioner (Appeals) in the impugned order is a consequential benefit which will arise after filing the refund claim.