Chhattisgarh HC Directs GST Refund Processing of Government Contractors

A.K. Constructions Vs State of Chhattisgarh (Chhattisgarh High Court) In the case of A.K. Constructions vs. State of Chhattisgarh, the petitioner challenged the inaction of state authorities in refunding GST collected during the execution of a contract awarded before the GST regime came into effect on 01.07.2017. The petitioner argued that the government had issued a circular ensuring GST refunds for such contracts upon submission of payment certificates, yet despite repeated requests, no action had been taken to process their refund claim. The Chhattisgarh High Court acknowledged the petition...