Goods and Services Tax : The article explains that GST refunds depend on correct statutory classification, documentation, and timelines. It highlights that...
Goods and Services Tax : Learn the statutory framework governing GST refunds under Section 54 of the CGST Act, including eligibility, filing procedures, do...
Goods and Services Tax : The Delhi High Court held that the amended limitation provision under Section 54 cannot be applied retrospectively to deny refund ...
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Goods and Services Tax : The Bombay High Court held that the 2019 amendment to Section 54(1) of the GST Act applies prospectively and does not govern refun...
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Orissa HC held that refund cannot be refused merely because the State might appeal, where no appeal or proceeding was pending on the relevant date.
The article explains that GST refunds depend on correct statutory classification, documentation, and timelines. It highlights that valid claims may fail if filed under the wrong refund category or without required evidence.
Learn the statutory framework governing GST refunds under Section 54 of the CGST Act, including eligibility, filing procedures, documentation, and timelines. The guide explains the key conditions for securing legitimate refunds.
The Bombay High Court held that the 2019 amendment to Section 54(1) of the GST Act applies prospectively and does not govern refund claims relating to periods before 1 February 2019. The refund applications were directed to be processed.
The Delhi High Court held that the amended limitation provision under Section 54 cannot be applied retrospectively to deny refund claims relating to earlier periods. It ruled that vested rights under the unamended law must be preserved.
Delhi High Court ruled that the amendment restricting Explanation 2(e) applies prospectively and cannot take away vested refund rights relating to earlier tax periods. The Department was directed to decide the refund claims on merits.
The Telangana High Court declined to examine the merits of GST refund rejection orders and directed the taxpayer to avail the statutory appellate remedy. The Court clarified that delay condonation applications should be considered by the appellate authority in accordance with law.
The Tribunal held that procurement strategy, supplier oversight, and sourcing support formed part of a substantive procurement service. Since these services were provided on the supplier’s own account, refund of IGST was denied.
Section 54(3) permits refund of unutilised ITC for zero-rated supplies and inverted duty structures. The key takeaway is that refund entitlement flows from the statute and cannot be curtailed beyond prescribed exclusions.
The Court observed that the authority rejected the refund claim without recording specific findings on the issues raised. The dispute was remanded for fresh examination and a speaking order.
