Cenvat credit on input services availed prior to initiation of manufacturing activity is admissible

Last updated: 17 December 2015

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Court :
CESTAT, New Delhi

Brief :
The Hon’ble CESTAT, New Delhi, held that a plain reading of Rule 3 and Rule 7 of the Credit Rules clarifies that there would be no restriction if assessee avails Cenvat credit on procurement of inputs/input services prior to start of manufacture. In fact, without procuring some inputs/ inputs services, the Appellant cannot start manufacturing activity. Hence, the Appellant has correctly availed the Cenvat credit of input services prior to initiation of manufacturing activity.

Citation :
Shree Cement Ltd. Vs. Commissioner of Central Excise, Jaipur

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