M/S Korba Power Limited vs Haryana Electricity Regulatory ... on 23 December, 2025
40. Thus, where there is an order for restitution by way of return or restoration
of some specific money or thing to its rightful owner, the direction to pay interest
must follow. It is noteworthy that in the case of O.N.G.C. Ltd. v. Commissioner
of Customs Mumbai, JT 2007 (10) SC 76 (referred by the Supreme Court in the
above noted judgment), the application for payment of interest was filed for the
first time before the Supreme Court during the pendency of the appeal, which
was entertained and allowed by the Supreme Court.