03 April 2009
The interest received under section 244A of the Act is taxable.
Interest under section 244A of the Act is paid at the rate of 0.50 per cent (with effect from September 8, 2003) for every month or part thereof from April 1 of the assessment year or actual date of filing the Return of Income, whichever is later, to the date of granting the refund, provided however that the refund is not less than 10 per cent of the income tax.