Madras HC Directs ITO on Pending Income Tax Refund within 6 weeks

Thirumalai Ramesh S Vs ITO (Madras High Court) CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has instructed the Income Tax Officer (ITO) to consider a representation regarding a pending income tax refund of ₹3,09,812 for the assessment year 2015-16. The directive came in response to a writ petition filed by Thirumalai Ramesh S., who sought a refund and interest for the delay. The petitioner, Thirumalai Ramesh S., stated that the amount was paid as tax on April 15, 2015, as per Form No. 16. He highlighted that a co-employee, Mr. J. Rufus Dhennathayalam, had submitted a collective request for tax refunds on ...