2026 (1) TMI 475

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....Rao, Mr. Parth and Mr. Pratik Rath, Advocates. For the Respondents Through: Mr. Shlok Chandra, Sr. Standing Counsel, Ms. Madhavi Shukla, Jr. SC, Ms. Naincy Jain, Jr. SC and Mr. Udit Dad, Advocate. Mr. P.S. Singh, CGSC with Mr. Ashutosh Bharti, Ms. Minakshi Singh and Mr. Rajeesh Kumar Sharma, Advocates for UOI. JUDGMENT DINESH MEHTA, J. (ORAL) 1. By way of present writ petition, the pet....

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....d respondents have taken more than eight years to carry out the ministerial work and the amount has not been paid even till today. 4. Learned counsel argued that the petitioner is not only entitled for the amount (Rs. 5,37,77,310/-) but also interest thereupon as per Section 244 and Section 244A(1A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. He prayed that an exemplary cost be imposed upon the respondents. ....

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....e Authorities. It is painful to learn that in spite of the writ petition, even till today, the petitioner has not been paid the amount. 8. The respondents' prayer for granting twelve weeks' time even today is an unreasonable prayer and shows that they take not only the citizen but even the High Court for granted. 9. The petition is, therefore, allowed. 10. Respondents are directed to pay ....