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Section 35F Central Excise Act | Prior Deposits Exceeding Statutory Pre-Deposit Requirement Satisfy Compliance: CESTAT Chennai
CESTAT Chennai rules that cumulative pre-deposits made before the appeal, even if initially for interim relief, can satisfy the mandatory pre-deposit obligation under Section 35F if they exceed the statutory threshold. This protects taxpayers from technical dismissal of appeals and reinforces that substance over form governs compliance in tax appellate procedures.