As we know that the basic motive of principle of natural justice is to ensure fairness in social and economic activities of the people and also shields individual liberty against the arbitrary action. But what exactly are these principles?
It was held that Appellant is entitled to interest for the period from the date of deposit (deposit made during investigation) to till date of refund and also amounts deposited by way of pre deposit at the time of filing of Appeals, shall be entitled to interest for the period from the date of deposit to till the date of refund.
Commissioner (A) has not respected the order of this Tribunal required to be penalized. Therefore, the ld. Commissioner (A) is directed to take care in future to avoid any penal action from this Tribunal.