Income tax
Not get IT refund yet

Dear Sir,

I had filled my ITR Form for the assessment year 2008 on 12.6.2007. As per Form 16 given my employer I was eligible for a IT refund of Rs. 1, 273.But so far I have not received the refund nor any intimation. I made several calls to the office but there is no positive response. When should I expect to get?

Could someone please help me in getting my legitimate IT refund. I am surprised at the behaviour of IT Dept. If a citizen doesnt fill his IT return within a stipulated period, then a penalty is imposed on him, but what rights are available for citizens when there is a delay from IT department for fund, can they also be similarly penalised?

Please help

With regards