D. N. PATEL, JYOTI SINGH
Ram Comunication – Appellant
Versus
Commissioner, State Goods And Services Tax – Respondent
JUDGMENT
D.N. Patel, CJ. - Proceedings have been conducted through video conferencing.
1. Present writ petition has been preferred seeking the following reliefs:
"i) Issue a writ of mandamus or any other writ, order or direction in the nature thereof directing the respondents to refund the amount of Rs.32,17,668/-along with interest thereon to the petitioner;
ii) award costs of this petition; and/or;
iii) pass such other order or orders as may be deemed fit and appropriate under the facts and circumstances of the case."
2. We have heard learned counsels appearing on behalf of the parties and looked into the facts and circumstances of the case. Petitioner herein seeks a direction to the Respondents to refund an amount of Rs.32,17,668/-along with interest under the Delhi Value Added Tax Act, 2004.
3. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the Respondents submits that the refund claim of the Petitioner has been scrutinised by the concerned Respondents and a refund of Rs.29,03,203/- has been granted to the Petitioner on 26.11.2020. Insofar as the remaining amount of Rs. 3,14,465/-is concerned, the same has been adjusted/set off towards the dues outstanding from the Petitioner. Insofar as the
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