MUFG BANK LTD vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE 2(2)(1) AND ORS.

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W.P.(C)/7842/2023HC DelhiDLHC01001961202214 January 2026Bench: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH MEHTA,HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD KUMAR2 pages
AI SummaryDismissed

What did the High Court hold?

The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner's grievance stood resolved. This was based on the submission by the revenue's counsel that the Assessing Officer had passed rectification orders on January 7, 2026, for AY 1996-97 and AY 2001-02. These orders accepted the petitioner's contentions and calculated the refund due, including applicable interest under Section 244A and 244A(1A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Consequently, the Court found the writ petitions to have become infructuous. The Court directed the respondents to pay the applicable refund amount to the petitioner within 30 days. It also provided liberty to the petitioner to move a rectification application before the Assessing Officer or seek revival of the petitions within 30 days if any grievance still subsisted.

What were the facts?

The petitioner, MUFG Bank Ltd., filed two writ petitions before the Delhi High Court challenging actions of the Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax. The petitions concerned Assessment Year (AY) 1996-97 and AY 2001-02. The respondent's counsel informed the Court that the Assessing Officer had passed rectification orders on January 7, 2026, for both AYs. These orders accepted the petitioner's contentions and calculated the refund due, including interest under Section 244A and 244A(1A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Copies of these orders were placed on record. The respondent stated that the petitioner's grievance was resolved by these subsequent orders.

What were the issues?

1. Whether the petitioner's grievance regarding the assessment and refund for AY 1996-97 and AY 2001-02 stands resolved by the subsequent rectification orders passed by the Assessing Officer? Assessee's Contention: The assessee (MUFG Bank Ltd.) had approached the Court with a grievance that was subsequently addressed by the Assessing Officer through rectification orders. The assessee's primary concern was the resolution of its tax-related issues for the specified assessment years. Revenue's Contention: The revenue (Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax) contended that the Assessing Officer has passed rectification orders dated January 7, 2026, for AY 1996-97 and AY 2001-02. These orders accepted the petitioner's contentions and calculated the refund payable, including interest under Section 244A and 244A(1A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, thereby resolving the petitioner's grievance.

Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?

Section 244A,Section 244A(1A)

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Heard together (2 matters)

W.P.(C) 7835/2023
W.P.(C) 7842/2023

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$~20 & 21 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + W.P.(C) 7835/2023 MUFG BANK LTD .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Hiten Thakkar, Mr. Nikhil Ranja, Advs. versus ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX & ORS. .....Respondent Through: Ms. Delphina Singhlai, Adv. 21 + W.P.(C) 7842/2023 MUFG BANK LTD .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Hiten Thakkar, Mr. Nikhil Ranja, Advs. versus ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE 2(2)(1) AND ORS. .....Respondents Through: Ms Delphina Singhlai, Adv. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH MEHTA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD KUMAR O R D E R %

14.01.2026 1. Ms Delphina Singhlai, learned proxy counsel appearing for Mr. Debesh Panda, learned Senior Standing Counsel, at the outset submits that the respondent-Assessing Officer (Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 19/01/2026 at 13:07:54

Circle 2(2)(1) International Taxes), New Delhi has passed two rectification orders dated 07.01.2026 for Assessment Year (hereinafter referred to as ‘AY’) 1996-97 and AY 2001-02, and accepted the petitioner’s contention and has calculated the refund for the subject years. Copies of the orders dated 07.01.2026 have been produced for perusal of the court, which are taken on record. 2. She further submits that in view of the aforesaid orders passed by the Assessing Officer and calculation of refund payable to the petitioner, which includes applicable interest under Section 244A and 244A(1A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, petitioner’s grievance stands resolved. 3. In view of the aforesaid statement made by learned counsel for respondent, both these petitions are dismissed as having become infructuous. 4. The respondents are directed to refund/pay the applicable refund amount to the petitioner, in its bank account (if not already paid) as early as possible, preferably within a period of 30 days. 5. In case any of petitioner’s grievance still subsists, it shall be free to move rectification application before the Assessing Officer within a period of 30 days from today or move an application for revival of the present petition, which shall be considered in accordance with law. DINESH MEHTA, J VINOD KUMAR, J JANUARY 14, 2026/dd This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 19/01/2026 at 13:07:54

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