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GST Refunds: Types, Application Process & Documents Required

Goods and Services Tax : The article explains that GST refunds depend on correct statutory classification, documentation, and timelines. It highlights that...

July 4, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

Refunds Under GST Regime: A Legal Analysis of CGST Act, 2017

Goods and Services Tax : Learn the statutory framework governing GST refunds under Section 54 of the CGST Act, including eligibility, filing procedures, do...

June 24, 2026 885 Views 0 comment Print

GST Refund Limitation Amendment Cannot Apply Retrospectively to Curtail Vested Rights: Delhi HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Delhi High Court held that the amended limitation provision under Section 54 cannot be applied retrospectively to deny refund ...

June 20, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

GST Refunds Section 54(3): Export under LUT & Inverted Duty Structure

Goods and Services Tax : Section 54(3) permits refund of unutilised ITC for zero-rated supplies and inverted duty structures. The key takeaway is that refu...

June 5, 2026 852 Views 0 comment Print

GST Refund Filing: Annexure-B Offline Utility Mandatory from May 18, 2026

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has permanently removed PDF-based Annexure-B filing for ITC refund claims and made the Excel-based Offline Utility compulsory...

May 26, 2026 5055 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Representation on Cancellation of GST Registration & Refund Processing

Goods and Services Tax : The representation highlights ambiguity in whether the ₹2.5 crore ITC threshold should be annual or cumulative. It emphasizes th...

April 23, 2026 3783 Views 0 comment Print

CBI Arrests Superintendent for Accepting Rs. 15,000 Bribe in GST Refund Case

Goods and Services Tax : CBI arrests Superintendent of Central GST & Central Excise in Berhampur for accepting Rs. 15,000 bribe from complainant regarding ...

July 13, 2024 1272 Views 1 comment Print

Option in Form RFD-01 to get refund arising out of excess payment in GSTR 4

Goods and Services Tax : While filing Annual Return GSTR-4, if composition taxpayers have deposited excess tax, they will now be able to file for GST refu...

August 10, 2022 4695 Views 0 comment Print

Instructions for enabling Internal Control Mechanism for Refunds in GST

Goods and Services Tax : Processing of Refund application of tax amount of more than Rs 2 Crore:- All the refund applications where the applicant has cl...

February 15, 2022 6018 Views 0 comment Print

IFSC code Changes – Update Bank details on GSTN Portal & GST Refund Application

Goods and Services Tax : Important GST Update IFSC of below 8 banks are changed due to merger. Taxpayers may update their Bank Account details through non-...

March 17, 2021 19887 Views 4 comments Print


Latest Judiciary


GST Refund Cannot Be Withheld Merely on Possibility of Future Appeal: Orissa HC

Goods and Services Tax : Orissa HC held that refund cannot be refused merely because the State might appeal, where no appeal or proceeding was pending on t...

July 4, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC Allows GST Refund Because Section 54 Amendment Is Prospective

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...

June 23, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

2019 Amendment to GST Refund Limitation Is Prospective, Not Retrospective: Delhi HC

Goods and Services Tax : Delhi High Court ruled that the amendment restricting Explanation 2(e) applies prospectively and cannot take away vested refund ri...

June 20, 2026 264 Views 0 comment Print

Telangana HC Directs GSTAT to Consider Delayed Refund Appeals

Goods and Services Tax : The Telangana High Court declined to examine the merits of GST refund rejection orders and directed the taxpayer to avail the stat...

June 15, 2026 252 Views 0 comment Print

No GST Refund as Foreign Group Entity Rendered Core Procurement Functions: GSTAT

Goods and Services Tax : The Tribunal held that procurement strategy, supplier oversight, and sourcing support formed part of a substantive procurement ser...

June 10, 2026 444 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


GST Portal Refund Validation Fixed for QRMP Taxpayers

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN resolved a technical issue for QRMP taxpayers on the GST Portal. Refund applications can now be filed, provided GSTR-3B for r...

June 10, 2025 1905 Views 0 comment Print

GST Refund Process Updates for Specific Exports

Goods and Services Tax : Learn about recent GSTN changes for refund filing on service exports with tax, SEZ supplies with tax, and deemed export supplier r...

May 8, 2025 2271 Views 0 comment Print

GSTN Advisory on GST Refund Filing Process for Recipients of Deemed Export

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN announces changes to the refund process for deemed export recipients, removing chronological filing and modifying the refund ...

May 8, 2025 4488 Views 0 comment Print

Refund of Additional IGST Paid on Upward Goods Price Revision

Goods and Services Tax : Learn how exporters can claim refund of additional IGST paid due to price increases post-export. Details on application process an...

July 14, 2024 3003 Views 1 comment Print

Mechanism for Refund of Additional IGST Paid on Price Revision Post-Exports

Goods and Services Tax : Circular No. 226/20/2024-GST outlines a procedure for refunding additional IGST paid due to upward price revisions post-export. Le...

July 11, 2024 2871 Views 0 comment Print


Rejection of refund application without granting opportunity of hearing is violative of principle of natural justice

August 11, 2023 1608 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC in v Shivbhola Filaments Private Limited. v.  Assistant Commissioner of CGST restored refund application rejected by Adjudicating Authority and held that assessee would not be left unheard.

GST Refund application cannot be rejected without giving proper reason

August 2, 2023 5241 Views 0 comment Print

HC held that refund application cannot be rejected without giving a proper reason and stated that Revenue department may issue  a fresh notice, clearly setting out reasons for proposing to reject refund claim and assessee  file a response in Form RFD-09, within prescribed period.

HC Quashes GST Refund Rejection Order in Form GST-RFD-08 for Lack of Reasons

July 30, 2023 2607 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court overturns GST refund claim rejection in a landmark case, highlighting the necessity for reasons in Form GST-RFD-08. Read the full case analysis here.

GST Refund cannot be rejected for non-filing of reply during Covid-19, request for extension reasonable: HC

July 27, 2023 1545 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC sets aside tax refund rejection of Wallem Shipmanagement. Court cites COVID-19 disruptions and upholds principles of natural justice

Gujarat HC Permits Second GST Refund Application for Same Period

July 27, 2023 2436 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat HC allows a second GST refund application for the same period in the case of Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd. Learn about the ruling’s implications, including situations for reapplication and key insights from the case. Understand the importance of meeting all conditions for a successful refund application. Stay informed with the latest updates.

Reimbursement of GST on differential amount of price variation of steel allowed

July 26, 2023 5232 Views 0 comment Print

Gauhati High Court held that Petitioner would be entitled to reimbursement of GST on differential amount of price variation of steel and GST paid by the Petitioner from the electronic credit ledger has to be taken into consideration while computing the Price Variation Clause (PVC) Claims of the Petitioner.

Bihar VAT Refund Application Rejected Without Basis: HC imposes cost on Officer

July 26, 2023 3843 Views 1 comment Print

In a recent judgment, the Calcutta High Court scrutinizes the rejection of a statutory refund application without proper grounds. The court highlights the obligation of timely refund and interest payment and criticizes the conduct of the State Tax Authority. Read the full analysis here.

GST Refund Claim: Technical Grounds Alone Not Sufficient for Rejection

July 20, 2023 3627 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of Renuka Sugars Ltd vs State of Gujarat, Gujarat High Court examines validity of lodging a supplementary refund claim under ‘any other’ category for a balance refund amount due to an arithmetical error.

CBIC’s Clarifications on GST Refunds: A Quick Guide

July 20, 2023 4572 Views 0 comment Print

Unlock the intricacies of CBICs latest circular 197/09/2023-GST on GST refunds. Get quick answers to key questions and gain clarity on ITC, zero-rated supplies, and adjusted total turnover calculation.

Admissibility of refund despite delay under Rule 96A – Devil Lies In The Details!

July 19, 2023 11250 Views 3 comments Print

Explore the admissibility of refunds despite delays under Rule 96A in GST. Understand the intricacies, past clarifications, time limitations, and action points for exporters.

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