Interest on delayed GST refunds under Section 56 is automatic & statutory

Xilinx India Technology Services Pvt Ltd Vs Assistant Commissioner State Tax (Delhi High Court) In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has directed the tax authorities to pay interest to Xilinx India Technology Services Pvt. Ltd. on its delayed GST refunds. The case, filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, centered on the company’s petition to process its pending refund applications for several periods spanning from September 2019 to March 2024. Background of the Case Xilinx India had filed multiple refund applications for a total amount exceeding 竄ｹ2.2...