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Refund Cannot Be Withheld Under Section 245 Unless Department Establishes Outstanding Tax Liability: Calcutta HC
Update / Judgement Date
30 Nov 2025
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Sakshi Bhardwaj — WCP Legal Desk
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Calcutta High Court rules that tax refunds cannot be withheld under Section 245 unless the Income Tax Department demonstrates an actual pending tax liability. Arbitrary withholding is impermissible.