GST refund processing expedited: automatic GSTN-to-Customs transmission enables faster sanctioning of eligible refund claims. A special drive was launched to expedite GST refunds filed by 30.04.2018, including IGST on exports and unutilized ITC, with CBIC implementing transmission of refund records from GSTN to Customs EDI to enable automatic sanctioning where exporters misclassified exports as domestic supplies, subject to absence of other errors. Circulars clarify refund treatment for ISDs, composition dealers, exports of services, supplies to SEZs, LUT requirements and the scope of Rule 96(10). Physical submission of FORM GST RFD-01A and supporting documents to the jurisdictional tax office is required for processing.