COMMNR. OF CENTRAL EXCISE, JAMSHEDPUR vs M/S. STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA LTD. — C.A. No. 427/2001

Case Summary: C.A. No. 427/2001 Outcome: The Supreme Court disposed of the appeals filed by the Commissioner of Central Excise against Steel Authority of India Ltd., leaving the question of law open. The Court found that the appellant failed to obtain clearance from the High Power Committee of Secretaries before filing the appeal, as mandated by precedent judgments (ONGC-I and ONGC-II). The Court reiterated that disputes between Government departments and public sector undertakings must first be referred to the High Power Committee for amicable resolution before litigation proceeds, to avoid wasteful court expenditure and promote efficient dispute resolution. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.