Taxpayer Files Refund Claim for 2009-10; No Time Limit u/s 245, Offsetting Allowed for Outstanding Dues.

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....Refund claim - Period of limitation - For the FY 2009- 10 being filed now - The entire problem could be resolved if the department avails of the provision under Section 245 of the Income Tax Act. Having found that there is no limitation for making a claim of refund; even now the assessee could make an application and when the refund is processed there can be a set off made of the amounts remaining due from the assessee for the various assessment years, from the amounts directed to be refunded. - HC....