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The article explains how the Government replaced the PDF-based Annexure-B with a structured JSON utility for GST refund applications. The new system enables automated invoice-level validations and technology-driven refund processing.
The Court ruled that refund claims under inverted duty structure cannot be restricted using the earlier anomalous formula once Rule 89(5) was amended to remove inconsistencies. The authorities were directed to reconsider the refund claims under the amended provisions.
The Court ruled that limitation under Section 54 cannot bar refund of mistakenly paid GST. It held that excess tax collected without authority violates Article 265 and must be returned.
The representation highlights ambiguity in whether the ₹2.5 crore ITC threshold should be annual or cumulative. It emphasizes that lack of clarity may delay genuine cancellation requests and create hardship for small taxpayers.
Clarifies that export value used in refund calculation must be consistently applied in both numerator and denominator. Highlights that inconsistency leads to notices and delays.
ECGC payouts in INR do not qualify as export proceeds under GST and FEMA laws. Exporters must secure AD bank write-offs to avoid refund recovery and interest liability.
IGST refunds are not available when exports are made under LUT/Bond without tax payment. The clarification highlights eligibility conditions and prevents incorrect refund claims.
The applicant sought clarity on refund eligibility after filing NIL claims but later withdrew the application citing procedural confusion. The authority disposed of the matter without ruling on merits.
Section 54 applies only to refunds of legally recognized tax, not all payments made to the Government. The ruling highlights the need to first determine whether the amount qualifies as “tax.”
The court held that the 2-year time limit under Section 54 is mandatory and binding on authorities. However, delay can be condoned by High Courts under Article 226 in genuine cases to grant rightful refunds.
