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GST Refund Application: Updated Annexure-B Errors & Fixes

Goods and Services Tax : The updated Annexure B utility has introduced strict validation checks, mandatory JSON uploads, and automated GST refund processin...

May 21, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print

GSTN Introduces Annexure-B Validation for Manual GST Refunds

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has made offline Annexure-B filing mandatory for specified GST refund claims with invoice-wise validation through GSTR-2B. Th...

May 20, 2026 447 Views 0 comment Print

GST Refund on Exports in India (Updated as on 01-04-2026)

Goods and Services Tax : GST authorities have strengthened reconciliation checks, invoice validation, and ITC scrutiny for export refunds from 01-04-2026. ...

May 20, 2026 477 Views 0 comment Print

AP HC Erred in Awarding 6% GST Refund Interest as Section 56 Proviso Prescribes 9%

Goods and Services Tax : The article argues that refunds arising from the Supreme Court’s ruling in Mohit Minerals fall squarely within the proviso to Se...

May 14, 2026 297 Views 0 comment Print

GSTN Introduces Automated Annexure-B Utility for GST Refunds

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has replaced manual Annexure-B filing with a JSON-based automated validation utility linked directly to Form RFD-01. The new ...

May 12, 2026 5208 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 3375 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 1218 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 4632 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 5898 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 19788 Views 4 comments Print


Latest Judiciary


Bombay HC Sets Aside GST Refund Rejection Due to Non-Speaking Order

Goods and Services Tax : The High Court held that refund rejection orders must contain specific findings and proper reasoning. Since the appellate authorit...

May 21, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

GST Refund Orders Quashed as AO Ignored Clarificatory Amendment to Rule 89(5)

Goods and Services Tax : The Court ruled that refund claims under inverted duty structure cannot be restricted using the earlier anomalous formula once Rul...

May 6, 2026 528 Views 0 comment Print

No Ruling on ITC Refund Eligibility Due to Withdrawal of AAR Application

Goods and Services Tax : The applicant sought clarity on refund eligibility after filing NIL claims but later withdrew the application citing procedural co...

April 3, 2026 330 Views 0 comment Print

Section 54 GST Refund Time Limit Mandatory; HC Can Condone Delay in Genuine Cases

Goods and Services Tax : The court held that the 2-year time limit under Section 54 is mandatory and binding on authorities. However, delay can be condoned...

March 21, 2026 1074 Views 0 comment Print

Clerical Mistakes in GST Returns Not a Valid Reason to Deny Export Refunds: SC

Goods and Services Tax : The SC declined to interfere with the High Courts order granting IGST refund despite return filing error. It upheld that refund ca...

March 20, 2026 3057 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 1827 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 2127 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 4293 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 2931 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 2715 Views 0 comment Print


Refund cannot be denied for an inadvertent error which was subsequently rectified

February 11, 2023 2769 Views 0 comment Print

HC held that assessee cannot be penalised for an inadvertent error in submitting an erroneous information, which had already been rectified. Revenue Department should examine information as submitted by assessee and process its claim for refund of unutilized ITC

Application for refund by unregistered persons under GST

January 27, 2023 7965 Views 2 comments Print

To claim GST refund unregistered person shall be required to furnish the detail of invoice no., date, value, tax paid and detail of payments made to the supplier in statement-8 along with copy of Invoice, proof of  payment made to the supplier, copy of agreement/contract entered with supplier and termination proof thereof.

Refund of GST by unregistered persons

January 27, 2023 3372 Views 0 comment Print

Unlock the process of claiming GST refund for unregistered persons. Explore situations, eligibility criteria, and minimum refund amounts. Understand the documentation required and the timeline for credit. Stay informed with the latest government circulars.

Assessee cannot claim supplementary refund based on fresh calculation after processing of original refund application

January 24, 2023 1710 Views 0 comment Print

Under the Companies Act, 2013, the Odisha High Court rules that an assessee cannot claim a supplementary refund based on a fresh calculation after the processing of the original refund application. In Vedanta Ltd. vs. Union of India, the court states that when Input Tax Credit (ITC) is claimed for multiple units under a single GSTIN, the assessee cannot seek supplementary refund by treating each unit as a separate entity.

No penalty for GST refund credited due to mistake of revenue authorities

January 23, 2023 723 Views 0 comment Print

So far as the penalty is concerned on such refundable amount, petitioner is not liable to pay the same since admittedly the respondent/revenue authorities’ own case is that the amount of refund in question was paid to the petitioner due to mistake on their part and for no fault on the part of the petitioner.

Payment of Tax under GST – Input Tax Credit and Refund

January 23, 2023 3432 Views 0 comment Print

Every registered person shall, subject to such conditions and restrictions as may be prescribed and in the manner specified in section 49, be entitled to take credit of input tax charged on any supply of goods or services or both to him which are used or intended to be used in the course or furtherance of his business and the said amount shall be credited to the electronic credit ledger of such person.

No limitation on refund of Transitional credit under Section 142 of CGST Act

January 16, 2023 2208 Views 0 comment Print

NIIT Limited Vs Commissioner, CGST (CESTAT Delhi) Transitional provision of Section 142(3) of CGST Act provides that every claim of refund filed by the person after the appointed day (30.06.2017) for refund of any amount of Cenvat credit/duty/tax/interest or any other amount paid under the existing law shall be disposed of in accordance with the […]

GST Refund to unregistered person

January 14, 2023 4002 Views 0 comment Print

Recently in 48th meeting of GST Council it has been proposed procedure for refund to unregistered person. CBIC has issued circular stating detailed procedure for application of refund to unregistered person.

Inverted Duty Structure under GST and how to claim its Refund

January 10, 2023 93840 Views 4 comments Print

Get an in-depth overview of Inverted Duty Structure under GST and how to claim its Refund. Know when you can claim your refund, and the exceptions where unutilized ITC cannot be claimed.

Consumers/Unregistered persons can now file GST refund claim for cancelled contracts

January 9, 2023 4266 Views 2 comments Print

Government has now made changes in the applicable Rules related to refund to consumers/ unregistered persons for cancelled contracts and where the time limit for making any changes by the supplier of service has expired.

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