Section 39 in The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Value Added Tax Regulation, 2017
39. Power to withhold refund in certain cases.
(1)Where a person is entitled to a refund and any proceeding under this Regulation, including an audit under section 58, is pending against him, and the Commissioner is of the opinion that payment of such refund is likely to adversely affect the revenue and that it may not be possible to recover the amount later, the Commissioner may for reasons to be recorded in writing, either obtain a security equal to the amount to be refunded to the person or withhold the refund till such time the proceeding or the audit has been concluded.(2)Where a refund is withheld under sub-section (1), the person shall be entitled to interest as provided under sub-section (1) of section 42 if as a result of the appeal or further proceeding, or any other proceeding he becomes entitled to the refund.
