https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=47409 The court directed the Chief Commissioner of Central Excise to investigate and recover interest from the officer responsible for delayed payments of refund claims. The respondents were ordered to make payments within a fortnight, with interest at 18% per annum if delayed. The judgment emphasized timely processing of refunds, adherence to Circulars, and accountability of Revenue officers. The petitions were granted without costs, highlighting the duty of the Revenue to promptly fulfill payment obligations to legitimate claimants. en-us Wed, 12 Jul 2000 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:12:07 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=47409 The court directed the Chief Commissioner of Central Excise to investigate and recover interest from the officer responsible for delayed payments of refund claims. The respondents were ordered to make payments within a fortnight, with interest at 18% per annum if delayed. The judgment emphasized timely processing of refunds, adherence to Circulars, and accountability of Revenue officers. The petitions were granted without costs, highlighting the duty of the Revenue to promptly fulfill payment obligations to legitimate claimants. Case-Laws Central Excise Wed, 12 Jul 2000 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=47409