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of <h1>Court orders refund with interest, criticizes arbitrary actions. Timely compliance crucial for justice.</h1> <h3>Roshan Lal Lalit Mohan & Another Versus Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Anothers</h3> Roshan Lal Lalit Mohan & Another Versus Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi & Anothers - TMI Issues:Challenge to rejection of refund application by Assistant Commissioner, Ward-16.Analysis:The petition challenges the rejection of a refund application by the Assistant Commissioner, Ward-16, through a letter dated 29th June, 2015. The petitioner, a proprietory concern registered with VAT Authorities in 2004, sought a refund of Rs. 34,62,662 outstanding since 1st April, 2005. The petitioner had a history of carrying forward tax credit amounts as per assessment orders. Despite objections and restoration of registration in 2014, the refund application was rejected multiple times, leading to court interventions.The court noted that the rejection of the refund application was not based on the unavailability of records but on grounds like lack of continuity in carried forward amounts. The respondents failed to comply with the statutory mandate of processing the refund application within the stipulated time frame. The court found the subsequent default assessments of tax, interest, and penalty to be arbitrary and unsustainable in law. The respondents' request for the petitioner to produce records dating back to 2005 was deemed unreasonable given the circumstances.Considering the prolonged legal battle and the failure of the respondents to adhere to statutory timelines, the court set aside the rejection of the refund application and directed the respondents to issue the refund of Rs. 34,62,662 with 6% interest per annum by 31st May, 2016. The court warned the concerned officers of legal consequences if the order was not complied with by the specified date. The case was listed for further proceedings on 2nd June 2016, with a provision for personal appearance of the officers if the refund was not issued as directed.In conclusion, the judgment highlighted the importance of timely processing of refund applications, criticized the arbitrary actions of the respondents, and emphasized the need for compliance with court orders to ensure justice for the petitioners.
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