Tribunal Rules 6% Interest Due on Refundable Deposits Held During Investigation, Recognizing Compensatory Nature.

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....Refusal of grant of interest on the amount deposited during investigation, which was subsequently found to be refundable - The Tribunal found that the amount deposited during investigation took the character of revenue deposit. Considering similar precedents and the compensatory nature of interest, the Tribunal allowed interest at a rate of 6% per annum from the date of deposit till the date of refund.....