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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


Untraceable Deficiency Memo: Delhi HC Orders GST Refund With Interest

August 8, 2025 636 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court directs CGST Department to process Rs. 10 lakh GST refund with statutory interest, finding no valid grounds for delay and noting untraceable deficiency memo.

GST Refund Denial U/s. 16(4) Set Aside Due to Retrospective Section 16(5) Insertion

August 4, 2025 1362 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court quashes a GST refund denial, citing a retrospective law that extends the time limit for claiming input tax credit for initial years.

Optimising GST Refunds on Export Without Tax Payment

August 3, 2025 6252 Views 0 comment Print

The Art of Enhancing the Refund value under GST rules in case of Exports without payment of tax OR Optimising Refund under Rule 89(4) of GST Rules  Introduction: This article is to understand as to how the refund of ITC on account of Exports made without payment of tax can be maximised or optimized without affecting any […]

SEZ Units Eligible for Direct IGST Refund: Madras HC

August 2, 2025 1815 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court allows SEZ units to file for IGST refund on services, setting aside rejection orders and directing swift repayment with interest.

AP High Court Remands FedEx GST Refund Case for Review

July 31, 2025 4119 Views 0 comment Print

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has set aside an order rejecting FedEx’s GST refund claim. The court remanded the case, citing a lack of natural justice and the right to present additional evidence.

Madras HC Directs GST Authorities to Process Refund for SEZ Supplies

July 30, 2025 1176 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court directs tax authorities to process Regal Engineers’ GST refund for SEZ supplies, overlooking delay due to unreceived deficiency memo and timely initial application

GST Refund Rejection Due to Section 16(4) Invalid Post Retrospective Section 16(5) Insertion

July 24, 2025 999 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court recently remanded a case involving DYS Impex Private Limited, ruling that GST Input Tax Credit (ITC) denial without considering the retrospective application of Section 16(5) of the WBGST/CGST Act, 2017, was unjustified. This decision impacts ITC claims for financial years 2017-18 to 2020-21.

Can a GST Credit Note Be Issued for Returned Export Goods After Claiming IGST Refund?

July 22, 2025 6642 Views 0 comment Print

Whether exporter can issue a GST credit note for returned goods. As per current provisions of GST law and administrative practice, the answer is in negative.

Refund of GST on Exports, Inverted Tax, Excess Payment & ITC

July 18, 2025 10833 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about GST refund claims for exports, accumulated ITC, excess payments, and more. Understand the process, deadlines, and required documentation.

GST Refund Cannot Be Kept In Abeyance Without recorded Reasons: SC

July 15, 2025 4590 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court dismisses Union of India’s appeal, upholding Delhi High Court’s order for immediate GST refund. Reiterates need for recorded reasons under CGST Act Section 108.

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