CIT v. Syndicate Bank (2020) 428 ITR 372 / (2021) 276 Taxman 200 (Karn.)(HC)

S. 244A : Refund-Interest on refunds-Revenue liable to pay interest on shortfall. [S. 237, 243, 244].

Dismissing the appeal of the revenue the Court held that, when an order of refund is issued, it should include the interest payable on the amount which is refunded. If the refund does not include the interest due payable on the amount refunded, the Revenue would be liable to pay interest on the shortfall. This does not amount to payment of interest on interest. If the interest has to be computed after April 1, 1989, it has to be computed in accordance with section 244A of the Act only and the assessee is entitled to interest in terms of section 244A of the Act only. (AY.1987-88)