M/S Vikram Cement vs Commissioner Of Central Excise,Indore on 24 August, 2005
“12. The Supreme Court in Vikram Cement Vs.
Commissioner of Central Excise, Indore reported in
2006 (194) ELT 3(SC) in paragraph 5 of the judgment,
held that as regards MODVAT/CENVAT credit on capital
goods used in mines which are captive mines so that
they constitute one integrated unit together with the
concerned cement factory. MODVAT/CENVAT credit on
capital goods will be available to the assessee. On
the other hand, if the mines are not captive mines
but they supply to various other similar companies of
different assessees, MODVAT/CENVAT credit on capital
goods used in such mines will not be available to the
concerned assessee under the appropriate
MODVAT/CENVAT rules. The Supreme Court had remanded
the matter to the respective original authorities for
decision on the said issue. In the present case, the
Commissioner (Appeals) has not given any finding on
the stand taken by the assessee that the mining area
was a part of the factory premises as per the ground
plan and the Registration Certificate.