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2021 (11) TMI 868 - CESTAT NEW DELHIGrant of interest under Section 35FF, from the date of deposit till the date of refund - HELD THAT:- The applicable section for grant of interest is Section 35FF, which provides for grant of interest on the amount refundable pursuant to order of the Appellate Court. It is further provided in this section that interest should be granted from the date of deposit till the date of refund, without any discrimination. Division Bench of this Tribunal in M/S. PARLE AGRO PVT. LTD. VERSUS COMMISSIONER, CENTRAL GOODS & SERVICE TAX, NOIDA (VICE-VERSA) [2021 (5) TMI 870 - CESTAT ALLAHABAD] wherein interest on pre-deposit (made during investigation), have been enhanced from 6% to 12%, following the ruling of the Apex Court in SANDVIK ASIA LIMITED VERSUS COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX AND OTHERS [2006 (1) TMI 55 - SUPREME COURT]. The Adjudicating Authority is directed to grant interest @ 12% per annum from the date of deposit till the date of refund. Such interest should be granted within a period of 45 days from the date of receipt or service of the copy of this order. Appeal allowed - decided in favor of appellant.
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