GST REFUND APPLICATION - RFD-02 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NOT RECEIVED

[Ram Ramachandran]

Dear Forum Experts, If GST-02 Acknowledgement is not received for a GST Refund application even after sending reminders via the refund module in GST portal and 2 months have passed what is the suggested "next step" ?

Is there an option to request for a personal hearing if the RFD-02 is delayed ?

AI Summary

Refund acknowledgement delay: press administrative remedies, cite portal compliance and seek writ relief if processing remains stalled.
Delay in issuance of the GST refund acknowledgement (RFD-02) despite timely portal filing may be addressed by meeting jurisdictional officers with proof of electronic submission, lodging central grievance tickets, or filing a writ petition when administrative steps fail. A Show Cause Notice for rejection (RFD-08) should not procedurally precede issuance of an acknowledgement or a portal-based deficiency communication; taxpayers should rely on circulars recognizing electronic submissions and respond to SCNs with portal evidence so that acceptance of explanations can lead to issuance of the refund order (RFD-06) without a fresh application.