Madras High Court Directs ITO to Process Rs. 3L Income Tax Refund Claim

The Madras High Court has directed a taxpayer to file a fresh representation before the Income Tax Officer (ITO) for an income tax refund of Rs. 3 lakhs for the Assessment Year (AY) 2015-16. The court also instructed the ITO to consider and act upon the representation within six weeks.

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Madras High Court Directs ITO to Process Rs. 3L Income Tax Refund Claim
Real Estate:The Madras High Court has recently directed a taxpayer, Thirumalai Ramesh S, to file a fresh representation before the Income Tax Officer (ITO) for an income tax refund of Rs. 3 lakhs for the Assessment Year (AY) 2015-16. The refund claim is based on the tax paid on April 15, 2015, as reflected in Form 16. The petitioner had sought relief in line with earlier High Court orders passed in similar matters involving other employees. The petitioner, along with 38 co-employees, had earlier made a joint representation through a colleague, Mr. J. Rufus Dhennathayalam, on July 22, 2024. However, since the department failed to act on the said representation, the petitioner approached the High Court seeking a writ of mandamus for a refund along with applicable interest for the delay. During the hearing, the counsel for the Income Tax Department informed the Court that the petitioner may submit a fresh individual representation, which would be duly forwarded to the appropriate authorities for redressal. The bench of Justice Krishnan Ramasamy, noting the limited nature of relief sought and without delving into the merits of the case, accepted the department’s submission. The high court directed the petitioner to file a fresh representation before the income tax officer and upon the receipt of the same, the ITO has been instructed to forward the same to the concerned authorities, who shall consider and act upon the representation within six weeks. Mr. J. Nagarajan appeared for the petitioner, and Dr. B. Ramaswamy, Senior Standing Counsel, appeared for the department. The decision reflects the court's commitment to addressing the concerns of taxpayers and ensuring that their claims are processed in a timely manner. For a deeper insight into the Income Tax Bill, 2025, and other tax-related matters, interested readers can refer to various resources available online. These resources provide comprehensive guidance on tax planning, income tax returns filing, and other practical aspects of tax management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the amount of the income tax refund claim in this case? A: The income tax refund claim in this case is Rs. 3 lakhs for the Assessment Year 2015-16. Q: Who is the petitioner in this case? A: The petitioner in this case is Thirumalai Ramesh S, along with 38 co-employees. Q: What did the Madras High Court direct the petitioner to do? A: The Madras High Court directed the petitioner to file a fresh representation before the Income Tax Officer (ITO) for the income tax refund claim. Q: What is the time frame within which the ITO must act on the representation? A: The ITO has been instructed to forward the representation to the concerned authorities, who shall consider and act upon it within six weeks. Q: Who appeared for the petitioner and the department in the High Court? A: Mr. J. Nagarajan appeared for the petitioner, and Dr. B. Ramaswamy, Senior Standing Counsel, appeared for the department.

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