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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 222 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 483 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 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 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


Important clarifications in relation to export and refund : Part I

November 23, 2019 3720 Views 0 comment Print

The necessary capabilities for making the refund procedure fully electronic, have been deployed on the common portal with effect from 26.09.2019. Accordingly, the Circulars issued earlier laying down the guidelines for manual submission and processing of refund claims need to be suitably modified and a fresh set of guidelines needs to be issued for electronic […]

Fully electronic refund process via Form GST RFD-01 & single disbursement

November 18, 2019 135735 Views 0 comment Print

After roll out of GST w.e.f. 01.07.2017, on account of the unavailability of electronic refund module on the common portal, a temporary mechanism had to be devised and implemented wherein applicants were required to file the refund application in FORM GST RFD-01A on the common portal, take a print out of the same and submit it physically to the jurisdictional tax office along with all supporting documents.

Reply to objections on GST Refund by AG Audit by Commissioner, SGST Tamilnadu

November 8, 2019 4521 Views 0 comment Print

One of the finest replies to the objections raised by Accountant General Audit by the Commissioner, SGST Tamilnadu on sanction of refund of ITC accumulated due to inverted tax structure to the job worker suppliers of dyeing services of textile and textile products in Tirupur Division. Disclaimer: Please note that Source of Below letter is […]

GST Refund under Inverted Tax Structure

October 24, 2019 6978 Views 1 comment Print

The implementation of GST can be considered as biggest yet controversial tax system in India. The government has been changing and introducing new rules almost every fortnight. Among all these rules and regulation lies a prominent aspect that is GST refund. We will today discuss one of many circumstances in which a taxpayer can apply for the credit that is lying in his/her Electronic Credit ledger account.

How to View Notices/ Orders & Reply to query on GST Refund Application

October 14, 2019 252879 Views 3 comments Print

A. FAQs > View notices/orders and File Reply to the Issued Notice General Q.1 How can I view my saved/filed application, track it’s status and view associated notices and orders for refund applications filed before or after 26th September 2019? Ans. Refund Application Filed Form Name View Saved/ Filed Application Track Application Status View Notices/ […]

NEW Online Refund Processing implemented on GST Portal

October 12, 2019 13632 Views 0 comment Print

The online processing of refund applications and single authority disbursement has been implemented on GST Portal w.e.f. 26th September, 2019. The taxpayers are advised to take note of the following changes: 1. Filing Refund application in Form GST RFD 01: Refund applications will be filed by the taxpayers in Form GST RFD-01 and the same will be […]

Review of online refund functionality in the CBIC-GST Application -reg

October 11, 2019 2844 Views 0 comment Print

The advisory explains various processes and functionality for backend handling of refund claims by CBIC officers in the Refund module in the system. It is suggested that the proper officer in your zone may be sensitized to go through the advisory and appropriately handle the refund applications being filed online w.e.f. 26.09.2019.

Deemed Export and It’s Refund Under GST

October 8, 2019 12051 Views 3 comments Print

Related Provisions 1. Section 2(39), 147, 54(1), Explanation 1, 2(b) of CGST act, 2. 2nd Proviso to Rule 89(1) 3. Notification 47/2017-CGST, 48/2017-CGST, 49/2017-CGST, 01/2019-CGST What is Deemed Export 1. Definition of Deemed export 2(39) “deemed exports” means such supplies of goods as may be notified under section 147; 2. Section 147 of CGST Act, […]

Refund of IGST in case of Export of goods with payment to tax

October 8, 2019 2211 Views 0 comment Print

Refund of tax paid on Export of Goods: The Process of Refund of tax paid at the time of Export of goods is almost automatic. The step by step process to claim the refund is as follows. Report the Export of goods in appropriate tab 6A of GSTR-1 with appropriate information like Shipping bill No., […]

Solution to Problems in Refund of IGST on Export of Goods

October 5, 2019 124113 Views 103 comments Print

Executive Summary- Timely refund mechanism is most essential in tax administration. The provisions pertaining to refund contained in the GST law aim to streamline and standardise the refund procedures under GST regime. One of the major categories under which claim for refund may arise would be, on account of exports. All exports (whether of goods […]

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