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2023 (10) TMI 1077 - SCH - Indian LawsOutstanding Fee payable to standing counsel - Filing of status report, in the form of an affidavit, on payment of fee to the standing counsel for the Income Tax Department at various courts/tribunals - HELD THAT - The status report/affidavit will indicate the reason and cause for non-verification of the pending bills; reason for delay in verification; and if there has been or is delay in payment the reason for delay in payment. The status report/affidavit will be filed within eight weeks from today. Response to the status report/affidavit may be filed within four weeks after service thereof.
Issues involved: Compliance with payment of fee to the standing counsel for the Income Tax Department at various courts/tribunals.
Summary: The Supreme Court, comprising HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA and HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.V.N. BHATTI, directed the petitioner to re-list the case in January 2024. The petitioner was ordered to file a status report in the form of an affidavit regarding the payment of fee to the standing counsel for the Income Tax Department. The report should include details such as total bills received from 01.04.2005, bills verified, pending verification, payments made, dates of payment, and verified bills pending payment. Additionally, the affidavit must explain reasons for non-verification of pending bills, delays in verification, and any delays in payment. The petitioner was given eight weeks to file the status report/affidavit, and respondents were allowed four weeks to respond after service. This judgment primarily focuses on ensuring transparency and accountability in the payment of fees to the standing counsel for the Income Tax Department at various courts/tribunals. The Court's directive for a detailed status report aims to address any discrepancies, delays, or issues in the verification and payment process. By setting clear guidelines and timelines for filing the report and responding to it, the Court aims to streamline the payment procedures and uphold the integrity of financial transactions related to legal representation in tax matters.
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