Is it mandatory to file excise return if rate of duty nil?

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Ashutosh kumar (Querist)
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11 March 2017 Dear Experts.

Please advise that If Rate of Excise duty has been made to 'NIL' by way of notification. Is it mandatory

a) to prepare Excise invoice

b) to file excise return.?

Arun Kumar Singh

Arun Kumar Singh (Expert)
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11 March 2017 Once you have registered under central excise then you need to file excise return, it is mandatory.

Ashutosh kumar

Ashutosh kumar (Querist)
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14 March 2017 Thnx Arun Sir...

Request you to kindly also advise that in which form we need to file the return as 'NIL' rate applicable to our products by way of notificaton?

Will any annual return only will suffice the purpose?

your reply is highly appreciated.