Refund of unutilized cenvat credit

[Vikash Kumar]

We want to file a refund of unutilized Cenvat credit under Rule 5 of cenvat credit rules and Notification no. 18/2012(N.T.) dated: 17/03/2012 but under rule 5 (2) of the said notification it is mentioned that no refund of credit shall be allowed under the customs & central excise duties and service tax drawback rules, 1995 or claims rebate of duty under central excise rules, 2002 in respect of such duty; or claims rebate of service tax under the export of service tax rules, 2005 in respect of such tax.

We are receiving 1.9% of duty drawback as per All India rates of duty drawback after export. So whether we are entitled for the refund of unutilized cenvat credit? Seeking your expert opinion.

AI Summary

Refund of Unutilized Cenvat Credit Allowed Under Rule 5 if Duty Drawback Only Covers Customs Portion A participant in a discussion forum inquired about the eligibility for a refund of unutilized Cenvat credit under Rule 5 of the Cenvat Credit Rules and Notification No. 18/2012. The query raised concerns about receiving a 1.9% duty drawback and whether this affects the refund eligibility. An expert responded, clarifying that if the duty drawback is claimed only for the customs portion and not the central excise portion, a refund of unutilized Cenvat credit is permissible. Another participant concurred, noting that the drawback rates often apply to the customs portion only, supporting eligibility for the refund.