Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
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15-Year Delay in Rewarding Informant for Tip-Offs Leading to Sales Tax Recovery: Bombay HC Orders...
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The Bombay High Court has ordered a "₹19 lakh payout," condemning a "15-year delay in rewarding an informant for tip-offs leading to sales tax recovery." The court highlighted the injustice caused by the prolonged delay in compensating the informant despite their valuable contribution. Informant schemes are crucial for uncovering tax evasion, and timely rewards incentivize public cooperation. This ruling underscores the judiciary's role in ensuring that government agencies adhere to their own policies and promptly fulfill their obligations to those who assist in revenue recovery.
