Unlawful outward remittances via Hawala using proforma invoices and electronic records proved; documents admitted, directors penalised, penalties redu...
Attachment of equivalent-value properties as proceeds of crime upheld; preventive attachment order and confirmation sustained; no independent ED reinv...
The dominant issue was whether the tax authority should be directed to act on a pending refund application and consider interest and penalty. The court held that the authority must decide the refund application in accordance with law, specifically taking into account the claim for refund along with applicable interest, and bearing in mind binding precedents on such refund claims. Consequently, the authority was directed to consider, process, and pass appropriate orders on the refund application within four months from receipt of the order, and the writ petition was disposed of. - HC
The dominant issue was whether the tax authority should be directed to act on a pending refund application and consider interest and penalty. The court held that the authority must decide the refund application in accordance with law, specifically taking into account the claim for refund along with applicable interest, and bearing in mind binding precedents on such refund claims. Consequently, the authority was directed to consider, process, and pass appropriate orders on the refund application within four months from receipt of the order, and the writ petition was disposed of. - HC
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