Section 244A IT Act| Income Tax Refund Must Carry Interest Till Actual Payment Date: Orissa High Court

The Orissa High Court directed authorities to grant income tax refunds under Sections 240 and 244A with interest calculated until actual payment. It ruled that interest cannot be limited to a notional date, ensuring full compensation for delayed refunds.

Can Tax Officials Access Your Personal Data Freely Under Section 247?: Government Clarifies in Lok Sabha

Amid debates over new Section 247, the government clarified in the Lok Sabha that fears of unlimited digital surveillance and AI-based intrusion into taxpayers’ private data were misplaced. Officials reiterated that no extraordinary powers were granted, assuring privacy safeguards.