09 February 2015
Dear Experts , we are into paint manufacturing business (production not yet started/construction stage).we have received the following items for different purpose ,shall i claim cenvat as a capital goods on the following items ?
1.5000 kl PVC water tanks - for supply of water to Administration building. CETA code is :39251000
2.PVC Pipes for water connection pipe line only for gardening purpose CETA Code is :39172390
3.Tube light fittings - all over the factory building CETA CODE is : 94052090
4.MS -Supports - columns,beams ,channels CETA CODE is : 73090090.
You can not take cenvat credit on the material used in construction of building.
Cenvat credit rules are very clear you can take credit only on inputs which are used in the manufacturing of Finished goods on which you will pay excise duty