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of <h1>Court orders timely service tax refund of Rs. 40 crore+ with interest, emphasizing legal obligation for prompt processing.</h1> <h3>Petronet LNG Limited Versus Union of India & Ors.</h3> Petronet LNG Limited Versus Union of India & Ors. - TMI Issues:Mandamus sought for refund of service tax, CESTAT order quashed, Appeal filed in High Court, Appeal held not maintainable, Appeal filed in Supreme Court, No stay granted, Delay in refund.Analysis:The writ petition before the Delhi High Court sought a mandamus against respondent No.3 for the processing and disbursement of a service tax refund amounting to Rs. 40,05,60,701 along with interest. The petitioner's counsel highlighted an order by the CESTAT which directed the refund of the amount paid towards service tax and interest under protest. Subsequently, the respondents filed an appeal in the High Court, which was deemed not maintainable due to the question relating to the levy or chargeability of service tax. Following this, an appeal was made to the Supreme Court under relevant sections of the Central Excise Act and the Finance Act, with no stay order granted by the Supreme Court.Despite the absence of a stay order, the refund had not been processed for over two years, leading to the matter being listed before the Supreme Court. The Delhi High Court, considering the delay in refund, directed the respondents to process and pay the refund due to the petitioner along with interest within six weeks from the date of the judgment. Consequently, the writ petition was disposed of, emphasizing the obligation of the respondents to adhere to the directive for refund in accordance with the law.
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