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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 249 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 456 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 489 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 5220 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 1221 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 3060 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 4296 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


ITC refund cannot be rejected without affording Opportunity of hearing

July 25, 2021 1302 Views 0 comment Print

In fact, there is a column available for reasons on the basis of which the claim has been either accepted or rejected. However, this column in the impugned order is conspicuously blank and no reasons have been adduced for the rejection of the request. Bearing in mind the violation of principles of natural justice, the impugned order of rejection is set aside.

Rajasthan HC struck down GST on Ocean Freight

July 13, 2021 1716 Views 0 comment Print

Mahesh Vegoils Private Limited Vs Union Of India (Rajasthan High Court) Petitioner has filed the petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking following reliefs:- “a. To issue appropriate writ/order/direction to the effect declaring Sr. No. 9(ii) of the Notification No. 8/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017 to be an unconstitutional and ultra-vires to the […]

RFD-03 Deficiency Memo – A way to Hold GST Refund Claim?

July 6, 2021 119628 Views 9 comments Print

Here in this article, we will talk about issuance of Deficiency memo issued by the department after preliminary verification of the refund claim filed ; remedy available with the applicant after the issuance of memo etc. Relevant Legal Provision: “Rule 90(3)-Where any deficiencies are noticed, the proper officer shall communicate the deficiencies to the applicant […]

Whether Refund of Input services allowed under Inverted duty structure?

June 29, 2021 9342 Views 4 comments Print

Issue: Whether Refund of unutilized ITC pertaining to input services is allowed under “Inverted duty structure” under section 54 of CGST Act, 2017? Law: Section 54(3) of CGST Act, 2017 that provides for the refund of unutilized ITC under GST has been reproduced below: ‘54(3) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (10), a registered person may […]

GST Refund in case of Inverted Duty Structure

June 19, 2021 54420 Views 11 comments Print

Hello everyone. Today we would like to throw some light on GST refund in case of Inverted Tax Structure. In case you have some queries with respect to the same do mail us to enable us to provide you with clarification on the same. Introduction: Where the credit has accumulated on account of rate of […]

Going to file GST Refund? Know the important changes in the process first

June 19, 2021 1794 Views 0 comment Print

Amendments, related to GST refund, made into CGST Rule 2017 by Central Government on the recommendation via Notification No. 15/2021 Dated 18th May, 2021 with the help of FAQ’s. These amendments shall come into the force w.e.f 18th May 2021. 1. As per Section 54(1) of CGST Act, 2017 read with Rule 90(3) of CGST […]

Recent updates in GST Refund- May 2021

May 28, 2021 29475 Views 18 comments Print

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has introduced few amendments vide Notification No. 15/2021 – Central Tax dated 18.05.2021 in the CGST Rules relating to refunds which have been discussed below: ♦ Exclusion of the period between the date of filing of refund application to the date of issuance of deficiency memo […]

Changes in GST Refund Procedures and Rules

May 28, 2021 7947 Views 0 comment Print

Changes in GST Refund Rules: Recently CBIC has issued Notification No. 15/2021–Central Tax dated 18th May 2021 specifying changes in the CSGT Rules, which has brought changes in GST refund procedure (e.g. withdrawal of refund application, adjustment of refund amount against pending demand, extension of time period for computation of period of limitation, etc.). Same […]

IGST refund stuck due to clerical errors in GST Return- HC issues Notice

May 27, 2021 2943 Views 0 comment Print

Syschem India Limited Vs Union of India & Ors (Delhi High Court) 1. Hon’ble Delhi High Court issued notice in a writ petition seeking direction to revenue for processing of IGST refund on account of export of goods alongside seeking direction to revenue for payment of due interest from the date of shipping bill. 2. […]

Analysis of Changes In GST Rules effective from 18.05.2021

May 25, 2021 10818 Views 3 comments Print

Notification No. 15/2021 – Central Tax dt. 18.05.2021 has made certain changes in the GST Rules in the areas of (a) refunds (b) revocation of registration cancellation orders and (c) E-way bill restrictions. The said changes shall apply from 18.05.2021. Summary of the same is as follows: A. REFUND RELATED I. Calculation of the limitation […]

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