The Economic Times

Won your case at ITAT but still waiting for refund? Why Budget 2026 must end tax officers delays in giving effect to court orders

Taxpayers face significant delays in receiving refunds and tax relief even after winning cases at the ITAT and other appellate authorities. This administrative inertia, where tax officers delay implementing favourable orders, nullifies the benefit of these rulings and causes financial hardship. Budget 2026 must introduce system-driven, time-bound order giving effect processes with accountability for delays.