Tax Assessment Proceedings Invalidated Due to Procedural Delay, Refund Ordered Under Sections 244A(1) and 244A(1A)

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....HC ruled that assessment proceedings were time-barred due to excessive delay in passing remand order by ITAT. The AO failed to issue consequential order within prescribed limitation period. Court directed respondents to grant tax refund for AY 2005-06 with applicable interest under Sections 244A(1) and 244A(1A). The return is deemed accepted, and revenue must process the refund claim expeditiously, preferably within twelve weeks, following precedents in similar cases involving procedural limitations in tax assessment proceedings.....