Madras HC Directs Action on Pending AY 2016-17 Income Tax Refund in 6 Weeks

M.Sundarapandian Vs ITO (Madras High Court) Madras High Court has directed income tax authorities to consider a fresh representation from taxpayer M.Sundarapandian regarding a pending refund of Rs. 74,483 for the Assessment Year 2016-17. The petitioner had sought a direction from the Court to expedite the refund, initially paid on April 15, 2016. The petitioner’s counsel informed the Court that a refund request was first made to the first respondent on July 22, 2024, which was subsequently forwarded to the second respondent with instructions for necessary action. However, with no progres...