https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=211997 The High Court held that the Enforcement Directorate's prolonged withholding of the petitioner's money was unlawful. The court invoked its authority under Article 226 of the Constitution to order interest payment on the delayed refund amount of Rs. 4.90 lakhs at 9% per annum from 1998 to October 2010. The Enforcement Directorate was directed to pay the interest promptly and conduct an inquiry into the delay, with negligence potentially leading to legal consequences. The court mandated the establishment of clear guidelines to avoid future delays, concluding the case with directives for interest payment and preventive administrative measures. en-us Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:38:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=211997 The High Court held that the Enforcement Directorate's prolonged withholding of the petitioner's money was unlawful. The court invoked its authority under Article 226 of the Constitution to order interest payment on the delayed refund amount of Rs. 4.90 lakhs at 9% per annum from 1998 to October 2010. The Enforcement Directorate was directed to pay the interest promptly and conduct an inquiry into the delay, with negligence potentially leading to legal consequences. The court mandated the establishment of clear guidelines to avoid future delays, concluding the case with directives for interest payment and preventive administrative measures. Case-Laws Customs Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=211997