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DELHI HIGH COURT
MANMOHAN, MANMEET PRITAM SINGH ARORA
KRBL Limited – Appellant
Versus
Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 13(1), Delhi – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petitioner seeks tax refunds. (Para 1) |
| 2. arguments for tax refunds based on itat order. (Para 2 , 3) |
| 3. court's observations on the appeal process. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 4. court's direction for immediate action on refunds. (Para 6) |
| 5. conclusion and order to the respondents. (Para 7) |
JUDGMENT
Manmohan, J. (Oral)
CM APPL. 46553/2022 (for exemption)
Exemption allowed, subject to all just exceptions.
Accordingly, the application stands disposed of.
W.P.(C) 15068/2022
1. Present writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the Respondents to issue the refund of Rs.15,03,89,270/- along with up-to-date interest being admittedly due to the Petitioner pursuant to appeal effect order dated 05th April, 2021 arising out of order of CIT(A), pass the appeal effect order pursuant to ITAT order dated 09th May, 2022 as well as issue additional refund of Rs.17,96,10,730/- along with up-to-date interest and to release the refund of Rs.60,00,000/- seized at the time of search along with up-to-date interest due to the Petitioner pursuant to the ITAT order dated 09th May, 2022.
2. Learned counsel for the Petitioner states that the ITAT vide order dated 09th May, 2022, decided all issu
Tax authorities must issue refunds due based on favorable ITAT orders within statutory deadlines, ensuring adherence to constitutional mandates regarding the issuance of refunds.
Tax authorities are mandated to process refunds and pass appeal effect orders within specified timelines, with delays constituting a violation of constitutional rights.
The court held that the Revenue must issue a tax refund following favorable ITAT rulings, emphasizing performance within statutory timelines to comply with legal obligations.
Failure to issue a refund after ITAT's decision constitutes a violation of constitutional rights, necessitating prompt compliance by the Revenue department.
The Court mandated the issuance of tax refunds and appeal effect orders according to the ITAT ruling, emphasizing the importance of timely compliance within stipulated periods.
Timely compliance with statutory refund orders is imperative to protect taxpayer rights under the Income Tax Act and the Constitution.
Tax authorities are obligated to comply with statutory requirements regarding tax refunds, and failure to do so may contravene constitutional provisions.
The court affirmed the Respondents' obligation to act promptly on ITAT orders regarding refunds and applicable interest under the Income Tax Act.
Tax authorities are required to process refunds promptly as per binding orders from appellate authorities, emphasizing the significance of timely compliance with tax regulations.
Timely issuance of refunds as per the Income Tax Act is mandatory to prevent financial prejudice to the taxpayer, emphasizing the obligation of tax authorities to comply with tribunal orders.
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