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.
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.
