Petitioner entitled to 6% statutory interest under Section 56 CGST Act on refund after 60 days delay

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....The HC held that the petitioner is entitled to statutory interest at 6% per annum on the refund amount, commencing from the day after the expiry of sixty days from the receipt of the refund application until the refund is credited. This aligns with the precedent set by the Coordinate Bench, confirming that interest accrues under Section 56 of the CGST Act, 2017. The Court directed the respondent to pay the interest within two months. The petition was disposed of accordingly.....