Wrong entry of tax amount in cess instead of CGST/SGST - Refund claimed

[Mr Rao]

Sir,

I have wrongly entered my tax amount under Cess head instead of CGST and SGST. Later I applied for refund of the same with the Department through online. However, while entering the Grounds of refund claim I mentioned as ‘Any other (specify) reason in Form GST RFD-01A. The department is telling that the amount is lying in the Balance of Cess column and no refund can be granted unless the same is debited in the cash ledger. What is the remedy for me now sir.

AI Summary

Taxpayer Seeks Refund for Misallocated Cess Payment; Advised to Consult Authorities and Provide Cash Ledger Proof An individual mistakenly entered a tax amount under the Cess category instead of CGST/SGST and applied for a refund. The tax department indicated that the refund cannot be processed unless the amount is debited from the cash ledger. Respondents advised that the individual should contact higher authorities to request a refund, as current regulations do not allow using the misallocated funds for other taxes. It was suggested to submit proof from the electronic cash ledger to support the refund claim. The discussion included references to potential budget amendments that might address such issues.