GST refund rejection cannot be challenged via writ if statutory remedy exists: Calcutta HC

Century Products Vs State of West Bengal & Ors (Calcutta High Court) The Calcutta High Court disposed of a writ petition filed by the petitioner seeking expeditious processing and disbursement of a GST refund of ₹1,55,096 for February 2025, along with applicable interest. During the pendency of the petition, the GST authorities issued a show-cause notice, which the petitioner responded to, leading to the adjudicating authority rejecting the refund application on October 31, 2025, under Section 54 of the CGST/WBGST Act. The petitioner challenged this rejection via an application (CAN 1 o...