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How to Track GST Refund Status- Procedure & FAQs

Goods and Services Tax : Article contains FAQs on Tracking GST Refund Status, Manual on Track Refund Status Post-Login, Manual on Track GST Refund Status ...

October 27, 2020 153972 Views 13 comments Print

GST Refunds – Manual Filing

Goods and Services Tax :  S.Maheswaran B.Sc., B.L.,  Superintendent of Central Tax and Central Excise As the portal GSTN is not ready so manual filing of...

December 28, 2017 26778 Views 9 comments Print

Sanction refund expeditiously keeping in mind the interest to be paid for delay

Service Tax : Authorities to take expeditious steps to sanction the refund keeping in mind that interest is to be paid from the kitty of the gen...

November 21, 2014 2217 Views 0 comment Print

Service tax Refund cannot be denied on the ground that same was not shown as ‘receivable’ in Balance Sheet

Service Tax : Refund of Service tax on services not provided cannot be denied on ground that same was not shown as ‘receivable’ in B...

September 29, 2014 3411 Views 0 comment Print

Refund Of Service Tax (ST) Credit For ST Paid Under Reverse Charge

Service Tax : Rule 5B has been inserted in Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004 w.e.f. 01.07.2012 vide Notification No. 28/2012-CE(NT) dated 20.06.2012. Un...

April 26, 2014 33971 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


GST: Government to speed up input tax refund to exporters

Goods and Services Tax : Government has decided to speed up input tax refund to exporters. As per rule 91 of CGST Rules, 2017, ninety per cent of the refun...

March 14, 2018 1164 Views 0 comment Print

Decision taken by FM on Indirect Tax Related Issues or Disputes

Service Tax : 1. Pending Service Tax refunds/rebates for export of services – Issue: The prescribed procedure demands documents from oth...

December 17, 2013 861 Views 0 comment Print

Committee to review Scheme for Electronic Refund of Service Tax to Exporters

Service Tax : A Committee has been constituted with Director General of Service Tax Smt. Sanghamitra Panda as Chairperson to review the scheme f...

April 11, 2012 1493 Views 0 comment Print

Simplified scheme for the refund of service tax

Service Tax : An announcement was made by Hon’ble Finance Minister in the Budget Speech 2011 for introducing a simplified scheme for the refun...

January 4, 2012 2259 Views 0 comment Print

Notification to Provide average Rates of Service Tax Refund for a wide Range of Goods Exported from India

Service Tax : Central Government issues Notification to Provide average Rates of Service Tax Refund for a wide Range of Goods Exported from Indi...

January 4, 2012 1008 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Unclear CA Certificate: CESTAT Remands SEZ Refund Claim for Dual Benefit Verification

Service Tax : The tribunal remanded the case after finding insufficient evidence to prove that refund and Cenvat credit were not claimed on the ...

May 3, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

Service Tax Refund Allowed on Employee Insurance Services to SEZ: CESTAT Bangalore

Service Tax : The issue involved denial of service tax refund on employee insurance services in an SEZ unit. The Tribunal held that such insuran...

April 18, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Allows Verification of Manually Filed ST-3 Returns for Refund Claim

Service Tax : CESTAT Mumbai remands CENVAT credit refund case for 100% EOU, Everyday Health, for verification of manually filed ST-3 returns and...

July 23, 2025 567 Views 0 comment Print

CENVAT Credit Refund Cannot Be Denied Without Proceedings Under Rule 14

Service Tax : CESTAT Bangalore rules on Service Tax refund for export of services, clarifying input service nexus and relevant dates for claims....

June 27, 2025 993 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai Allows SEZ Refund Claim for Business Support Services

Service Tax : CESTAT Mumbai overturns refund rejection for Syntel Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd., allowing SEZ input credit for Business Support Se...

March 23, 2025 642 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Advisory for “while filing Refund claims arising out of Export of Goods”

Goods and Services Tax : Ensure that the Shipping Bill is filed correctly and the details & particulars match with the details of the consignment mentioned...

November 6, 2017 10716 Views 1 comment Print

Documents to be submitted to Claim Service tax Refund

Service Tax : Documents submitted along with the refund claims under Rule 5 of CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004. - I am directed to refer to your meeti...

May 23, 2013 10948 Views 0 comment Print

Committee to review Scheme for Electronic Refund of Service Tax to Exporters

Service Tax : A Committee has been constituted with Director General of Service Tax Smt. Sanghamitra Panda as Chairperson to review the scheme f...

April 11, 2012 1493 Views 0 comment Print

Regarding Service Tax Refund to exporters through the Indian Customs EDI System (ICES)

Service Tax : CIRCULAR NO 149/18/2011-ST So far Service Tax Refund (STR) was made available to exporters (other than SEZ Units/Developers) on sp...

December 18, 2011 7217 Views 0 comment Print

Service Tax Refund to exporters through Indian Customs EDI System (ICES) – Draft circular calling for comments, views and suggestions

Service Tax : To sum up, the following measures are proposed: (i)Service Tax Refund will be processed in the ICES through the Custom Houses. (i...

August 17, 2011 12507 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Posts in Service Tax Refund

Unclear CA Certificate: CESTAT Remands SEZ Refund Claim for Dual Benefit Verification

May 3, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal remanded the case after finding insufficient evidence to prove that refund and Cenvat credit were not claimed on the same services. Refund eligibility will depend on verification of non-availment of dual benefits.

Service Tax Refund Allowed on Employee Insurance Services to SEZ: CESTAT Bangalore

April 18, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved denial of service tax refund on employee insurance services in an SEZ unit. The Tribunal held that such insurance services fall within authorised operations and cannot be excluded.

CESTAT Allows Verification of Manually Filed ST-3 Returns for Refund Claim

July 23, 2025 567 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai remands CENVAT credit refund case for 100% EOU, Everyday Health, for verification of manually filed ST-3 returns and input service invoices.

CENVAT Credit Refund Cannot Be Denied Without Proceedings Under Rule 14

June 27, 2025 993 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore rules on Service Tax refund for export of services, clarifying input service nexus and relevant dates for claims.

CESTAT Mumbai Allows SEZ Refund Claim for Business Support Services

March 23, 2025 642 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai overturns refund rejection for Syntel Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd., allowing SEZ input credit for Business Support Services under SEZ Rules.

Service Tax Refund cannot be denied for Stamp Duty Evidence if stamp duty was exempt

September 12, 2024 762 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT approves refund claim of ₹15.3 lakh for Rare Townships Pvt Ltd. Dispute over stamp duty compliance resolved in favor of the appellant.

Service Tax refund to SEZ unit cannot be denied for Registration condition breach

May 16, 2024 864 Views 0 comment Print

In Roop Telesonic Ultrasonix Limited vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Ahmedabad), SEZ service tax refund upheld despite procedural lapse.

Service Tax refund on transportation charges cannot be denied for non-production of lorry receipts

January 9, 2024 696 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CESTAT Chennai order granting service tax refund for transportation charges without lorry receipts. Analysis of Notification No.17/2009-ST and the procedural infraction.

Interest on Delayed Service Tax Refund: Payable After 3 Months from Application Receipt

November 30, 2023 1110 Views 0 comment Print

Champion Flavours vs Commissioner CGST: CESTAT Chandigarh rules on interest for delayed service tax refund under Section 11BB, citing legal precedents.

Refund of service tax paid for export of goods duly allowable

November 7, 2023 615 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chandigarh held that refund of service tax on CHA services; transportation of goods by Road services; port services paid for export of goods is duly allowable.

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