15 Lakh refund claims - 5500 Crores - Pending
AS on 01.11.2015, there were 2.07 lakh returns involving refund claims of Rs.659 crore for AY 2013-14 and 12.90 lakh returns involving Rs.4,837 crore for AY 2014-15 still pending for processing and issue of refunds. These returns have not been selected for scrutiny under CASS (Computer Assisted Scrutiny System).
While reviewing the pendency of refunds, the Revenue Secretary has directed that refunds in respect of cases not selected under CASS and involving refund of less than Rs.50,000/- for the assessment years 2013-14 and 2014-15 may be issued as early as possible.
CBDT has requested the Principal Chief Commissioners to advise the assessing officers in their Region to expeditiously process and determine refunds in non-CASS cases having claim of refund of less than Rs.50,000/- and issue the same as early as possible.
CBDT F.No.312/109/2015-OT., Dated: December 02, 2015