LAWS(CE)-2005-7-253

HINDUSTAN LEVER LTD. Vs. COMMISSIONER OF C. EX.

Decided On July 01, 2005
HINDUSTAN LEVER LTD. Appellant
V/S
COMMISSIONER OF C. EX. Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) In the Misc. order Nos. 994, 995/2004 dated 19 -11 -2004, in Appeal Nos. E/441/2004 and E/725/2002, this Bench observed that there are contra judgments on the issue of determination as to whether a particular sale is to be considered as wholesale or retail and hence, the matter was referred to the Hon'ble President of CESTAT to constitute a Larger Bench to resolve the controversy involved in the said appeals. Consequent to the constitution of the Larger Bench, we are deciding the issue in respect of these appeals. As regards the appeal filed by M/s. Steel Complex Ltd., Kerala, an additional issue is involved.

(2.) The relevant facts briefly stated are as follows :

(3.) In the case of both these appeals, the concerned authorities passed orders in favour of the Revenue.