Delay in processing pending refund claim is causing unnecessary burden of interest on ex-chequer

Consortium of Sudhir Power Projects Ltd Vs Commissioner of Delhi Goods And Services Tax (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court noted that delays on the part of the respondent-department in processing the pending claims for refund result in unnecessary burden of interest on the ex-chequer. Accordingly, court directed the Commissioner, Department of Trade and Taxes to ensure that all pending refund claims are processed as expeditiously as possible. Facts- The petitioner had filed a return claiming a refund of the sum of ₹59,59,499/-. Thereafter, it filed a revised return on 15.01.2015 reducing it...