GST Refund Rejection due to alleged non-submission of relevant documents: HC Directs Reconsideration

AL-Khair Exports Vs Assistant Commissioner (Delhi High Court)

The case of AL-Khair Exports vs. Assistant Commissioner, as per the judgment of the Delhi High Court, revolves around the rejection of a refund application by the petitioner due to alleged non-submission of relevant documents for the month of March 2021. Here’s a breakdown of the judgment:

Background: The petitioner challenges an order dated 17.02.2022, which rejected their refund application on the grounds of non-submission of specific documents, including bank statements, party-wise ledger, export agreement, and letter of undertaking for March 2021.

Petitioner’s Argument: The petitioner’s counsel contends that while the mentioned documents were not provided, other relevant documents such as Bank Realization Certificates and the Letter of Undertaking for March 2021 were submitted. Regarding the export agreement, the petitioner asserts that although there is no formal agreement with the importer, they possess supporting evidence of the export transactions. The counsel expresses willingness to furnish the requested documents, except the export agreement, and offers alternative evidence of export for consideration.

Respondent’s Response: Counsel for the respondent, based on instructions, agrees that the proper officer should reevaluate the documents already submitted by the petitioner, along with any additional documents the petitioner may provide to support their refund claim.

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