Wrong payment made using DRC-03

[Krishnamurthy V]

Sir

Accountant wrongly debited ₹ 6.5 lakhs in CGST instead of SGST using DRC-03

Is there any way to correct this, so that the same is either recredited into Credit ledger or get refund from tax department.

Please help

[KASTURI SETHI]

You will have to apply for refund on the ground of excess paid by mistake. Section 54(8)(e) refers.

[DR.MARIAPPAN GOVINDARAJAN]

You have to pay SGST and get refund of CGST. There is no way for adjustments.

AI Summary

Individual Seeks Correction for Mistaken CGST Payment; Advised to Apply for Refund Under Section 54(8)(e) and Pay Correct SGST. An individual mistakenly debited 6.5 lakhs to CGST instead of SGST using DRC-03 and seeks advice on correction. One response suggests applying for a refund under Section 54(8)(e) for excess payment. Another advises paying the correct SGST amount and applying for a refund of the CGST, as adjustments between the two are not possible.