Court Orders Interest on Delayed Tax Refunds, Citing Breach of Duty and Strict Interpretation of Fiscal Laws.

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....Interest on Delayed Refund of Input Tax Credit - Proviso to Section 56 specified increased interest rates for refunds arising from orders of adjudicating or appellate authorities. - The High court observed that the provision for interest in tax statutes is beneficial and non-discriminatory. - Non-granting of interest would constitute a failure to fulfill statutory obligation by the refund sanctioning authority. - The High Court highlighted the principle of strict construction of fiscal legislation and the necessity for interest payment. - Ultimately, the court directed the respondents to pay interest on the delayed refunds to the petitioners.....