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Karnataka University Wins 14-Year Tax Fight, Recovers Rs 700 Crore via RTI
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 07:03 PM
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After a 14‑year legal battle, Karnataka University has secured a tax refund of Rs 700 crore, citing information obtained through the Right to Information Act.
Karnataka University announced on Thursday that it has finally secured a tax refund of Rs 700 crore after a protracted 14‑year dispute with the state tax authorities. The university’s legal team relied on documents obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) request, which revealed inconsistencies in the tax assessments levied on the institution.
The case was heard by the Karnataka High Court, which ruled that the university was entitled to the refund and ordered the tax department to release the funds without further delay. Officials said the decision underscores the importance of transparency and the RTI Act in resolving long‑standing fiscal disagreements.
The recovered amount will be directed towards the university’s development projects, including infrastructure upgrades and research initiatives, officials added.
The case was heard by the Karnataka High Court, which ruled that the university was entitled to the refund and ordered the tax department to release the funds without further delay. Officials said the decision underscores the importance of transparency and the RTI Act in resolving long‑standing fiscal disagreements.
The recovered amount will be directed towards the university’s development projects, including infrastructure upgrades and research initiatives, officials added.