Court Orders Refund with Interest for Unlawful Tax Adjustment Without Mandatory Notification Process. The HC granted the writ petition, directing the respondent to refund the specified amount with interest, as the adjustment against a tax demand was made ...
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Court Orders Refund with Interest for Unlawful Tax Adjustment Without Mandatory Notification Process.
The HC granted the writ petition, directing the respondent to refund the specified amount with interest, as the adjustment against a tax demand was made without mandatory intimation under section 245 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The court deemed the adjustment unlawful due to non-compliance with the required intimation process, referencing a precedent case. The petitioner's argument was further supported by the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal's stay on the demand for the relevant assessment year. The respondent was ordered to issue the refund within four weeks, emphasizing adherence to legal procedures.
Issues involved: The issue involves a writ petition seeking a mandamus for the refund of a specific amount under the Income-tax Act, 1961, which was adjusted against a demand without the mandatory intimation required under section 245 of the Act.
Summary:
1. The prayer clause in the petition sought a writ mandating the respondent to issue a refund of a specified amount along with interest, citing sections 244A(1) and 244A(1A) of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
2. The respondent claimed the refund was adjusted against a demand for a different assessment year without the necessary intimation as required by section 245 of the Act. The respondent acknowledged the lack of intimation but argued it was due to technical reasons and should be condoned.
3. Referring to a previous case, the court emphasized the mandatory nature of the prior intimation requirement under section 245 of the Act. Failure to comply with this requirement renders any adjustment illegal, as established in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. v. Asst. DIT [2021] 133 taxmann.com 320 (Bom).
4. The court held that due to the absence of the mandatory intimation, the adjustment made by the respondent was unlawful, leading to the granting of the prayer clause seeking the refund.
5. The petitioner also mentioned that the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal had stayed the demand for the relevant assessment year, further supporting the argument that the adjustment against the refund was unjustified.
6. Consequently, the court made the petition absolute in terms of the prayer clause, directing the respondent to provide the refund within four weeks along with any accumulated interest as per the law.
7. The judgment concluded by disposing of the petition, upholding the petitioner's claim for the refund and emphasizing the importance of complying with legal requirements in such matters.
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