Income Tax Refund Granted: Closure of Writ Petition – Doss Sivakarthikeyan Vs ITO

Doss Sivakarthikeyan Vs ITO (Madras High Court)

Introduction: The Madras High Court concludes the writ petition filed by Doss Sivakarthikeyan against the income tax notice issued on 01.02.2022 and 02.02.2022. The petitioner sought a refund of Rs.91,16,490. Following a court order, the respondents processed the refund, leading to the closure of the petition.

Detailed Analysis: The petitioner challenged notices from 01.02.2022 and 02.02.2022 and sought the refund of Rs.91,16,490. In a hearing on 22.11.2023, the court directed the respondents to release the income tax refund of Rs.12,60,700 with interest.

In an update on 01.12.2023, the respondent’s counsel informed the court that the refund had been processed and deposited into the petitioner’s account. The proof of deposit was submitted to the court, and the counsel assured that the refund amount would be credited to the petitioner’s account by the same day.

Considering this, the court concluded that no further orders were necessary in the writ petition, leading to its closure. The decision highlights the successful resolution of the matter after the processing and deposit of the income tax refund.

Conclusion: The closure of the writ petition indicates a satisfactory resolution, with the income tax refund processed and deposited as per the court’s directive. This development underscores the effectiveness of legal processes in addressing taxpayer concerns and ensuring compliance with income tax regulations.

FULL TEXT OF THE JUDGMENT/ORDER OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

This writ petition has been filed challenging the notice dated 01.02.2022 and 02.02.2022 and also to direct the respondents 1 to 4 to refund a sum of Rs.9 1,16,490/- to the petitioner.

2. When this matter came up for hearing on 22.11.2023, this Court passed the following order:

“Learned counsel appearing for the respondents would submit that they are in the process of releasing the Income Tax Refund for a sum of Rs. 12,60,700/- along with interest for which the petitioner is entitled for.

Accordingly, post the matter on 01.12.2023 under the caption “For Reporting Compliance”.”

3. Today, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the pursuant to the aforesaid order, the respondents 1 to 4 have processed and deposited the refund amount to the petitioner’s account. Further, they had also filed the proof with regard to the said deposit before this Court and submit that the refund amount will be credited to the petitioner’s account by today (01.12.2023).

4. In view of the above, no further order is required in the present writ petition. Therefore, this Writ Petition is closed. No cost. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions are also closed.