Retrospective Warrant Authorization Valid; Department Ordered to Pursue Review After Finance Act Passage; Adjourned 8 Weeks.

The SC determined that the Additional Director was authorized to sign the warrant retrospectively in accordance with the budget provision. However, the Department must pursue a review in the HC following the passage of the Finance Act. Consequently, the case was adjourned for eight weeks to allow for further proceedings.

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The Supreme Court Order in 2009 (7) TMI 1396 stated that the Additional Director was authorized to sign the warrant with retrospective effect as per the budget provision. The Department would need to seek review in the High Court after the Finance Act is passed. The case was adjourned for eight weeks.

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