Refund processing within fixed timelines directed, with interest to be credited shortly thereafter.

Refund processing and release were directed to be completed within fixed timelines: the refund orders were to be issued within four weeks, and the refund amount, together with interest, was to be credited within two weeks thereafter. The petition was disposed of on that basis.

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Issues: Whether a direction should be issued for processing and release of the petitioner's refund within a fixed time along with interest.

Outcome: The Court directed issuance of the refund orders within four weeks and credit of the refund amount with interest within two weeks thereafter, and disposed of the petition.

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