1. The appellant was not present for the hearing. The respondent was present and heard via video conference. The respondent was represented by Shri A.B Dutta (Joint Commissioner) and Ms Babneet Tuli (Asst. Commissioner).
2. The present appeals are being heard in continuation of previous hearings in both the files. The matter was scheduled for hearing on 1.2.2012 and 23.6.2012 through video conference, however, the matter remained inconclusive. Due to re-allocation of work the said appeal was transferred to various registries, however, as the matter is part heard, therefore, have been recalled and listed for hearing. The file is being disposed off vide common order as it pertains to same subject matter and also that some of the RTI queries are identical.
3. The appellant sought information vide his RTI application dated 16.8.2010 and 24.9.2010 relating to excise benefits given to Guwahati Plant of India Carbon Limited, Guwahati, Assam by Central Excise, Guwahati on the basis of Notification No. 20/2007-Central Excise dated 25.4.2007 of Department of Reven