Central Excise Act

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What is the objective of the Central Excise Act?

  1. To impose and collect excise duty on goods manufactured or produced in India.

  2. To regulate the import and export of goods.

  3. To prevent the evasion of excise duty.

  4. To protect the domestic industry from foreign competition.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Excise Act, 1944 is a law enacted by the Parliament of India to impose and collect excise duty on goods manufactured or produced in India.

What are the different types of excise duty?

  1. Basic excise duty

  2. Special excise duty

  3. Additional excise duty

  4. Cess


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Central Excise Act, 1944 provides for the levy of four types of excise duty: basic excise duty, special excise duty, additional excise duty, and cess.

What is the rate of basic excise duty?

  1. It varies from good to good.

  2. It is a fixed percentage of the value of the goods.

  3. It is a specific amount per unit of the goods.

  4. It is a combination of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rate of basic excise duty varies from good to good and is specified in the Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985.

What is the purpose of special excise duty?

  1. To protect the domestic industry from foreign competition.

  2. To generate additional revenue for the government.

  3. To discourage the consumption of certain goods.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Special excise duty is levied on certain goods to protect the domestic industry from foreign competition, to generate additional revenue for the government, and to discourage the consumption of certain goods.

What is the purpose of additional excise duty?

  1. To compensate the states for the loss of revenue due to the introduction of GST.

  2. To generate additional revenue for the government.

  3. To discourage the consumption of certain goods.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Additional excise duty is levied on certain goods to compensate the states for the loss of revenue due to the introduction of GST.

What is the purpose of cess?

  1. To fund specific welfare schemes.

  2. To generate additional revenue for the government.

  3. To discourage the consumption of certain goods.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cess is levied on certain goods to fund specific welfare schemes.

Who is liable to pay excise duty?

  1. The manufacturer or producer of the goods.

  2. The importer of the goods.

  3. The seller of the goods.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Excise duty is payable by the manufacturer or producer of the goods, the importer of the goods, and the seller of the goods.

When is excise duty payable?

  1. At the time of manufacture or production of the goods.

  2. At the time of import of the goods.

  3. At the time of sale of the goods.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Excise duty is payable at the time of manufacture or production of the goods, at the time of import of the goods, and at the time of sale of the goods.

What are the consequences of non-payment of excise duty?

  1. Penalty

  2. Interest

  3. Imprisonment

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Non-payment of excise duty can attract penalty, interest, imprisonment, or all of the above.

What are the exemptions from excise duty?

  1. Goods exported out of India.

  2. Goods supplied to the government.

  3. Goods used in the manufacture of other goods.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exemptions from excise duty are available for goods exported out of India, goods supplied to the government, and goods used in the manufacture of other goods.

What is the procedure for obtaining a refund of excise duty?

  1. File a refund claim with the Central Excise Department.

  2. Attach the necessary documents with the refund claim.

  3. Pay the processing fee.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To obtain a refund of excise duty, one needs to file a refund claim with the Central Excise Department, attach the necessary documents with the refund claim, and pay the processing fee.

What is the time limit for filing a refund claim?

  1. One year from the date of payment of excise duty.

  2. Two years from the date of payment of excise duty.

  3. Three years from the date of payment of excise duty.

  4. Four years from the date of payment of excise duty.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The time limit for filing a refund claim is one year from the date of payment of excise duty.

What are the documents required for filing a refund claim?

  1. Copy of the excise invoice.

  2. Copy of the bill of entry.

  3. Copy of the shipping bill.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The documents required for filing a refund claim include a copy of the excise invoice, a copy of the bill of entry, and a copy of the shipping bill.

What is the processing fee for filing a refund claim?

  1. Rs. 100.

  2. Rs. 200.

  3. Rs. 300.

  4. Rs. 400.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The processing fee for filing a refund claim is Rs. 100.

What is the time taken for processing a refund claim?

  1. One month.

  2. Two months.

  3. Three months.

  4. Four months.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The time taken for processing a refund claim is two months.

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