Summons u/s 14 of central excise right of assessee
Manoj Kumar
(Querist) 08 May 2013
This query is : Resolved
I was summoned u/s 14 and asked to give statements. I was kept there from 14.00 Hrs. to 22.00 Hrs. to record my statement. I was pressurised to sign the preprinted statement which was refused by me to sign so they started to harass me by every way. However, they concluded the statement. They even refused to give me the copy of my statement given to them.
Sir, What are my rights and how can I obtain a copy of my statement given.
please suggest
ajay sethi
(Expert) 08 May 2013
you are entitled to ask for copy of statement recorded by you . if you have been made to sign statement under duress address letter immediately to concerned officer mentioning aforesaid fact and withdraw statement made by you . please note that if in statement you have confessed to the commission of an offence the said statement will be relied upon by the excise authorities in issue of show cause notice .after receipt of your reply to scn and grant of personal hearing you will be ultimately slapped with demand and penalty imposed upon you
Manoj Kumar
(Querist) 08 May 2013
Thanks Sir, I have asked for the statement, but they refused to do so. Even I was kept there for 8 Hours under pressure and statement has been changed for 4-5 times.
How I apply for statement under law and what are my rights to do so.
Rajendra K Goyal
(Expert) 08 May 2013
Send a letter as advised by expert Sh. Ajay Sethi.
