CST refund after payment

[madhavvan n]

for claiming reimbursement of CST in case of an EOU is it necessary that only after payments of entire amounts to suplliers can the cst refund be claimed pls clarify

AI Summary

CST Refund for EOUs: Full Supplier Payment Required, Claims Within Six Months Post Final Installment A query was raised about claiming a Central Sales Tax (CST) refund for an Export Oriented Unit (EOU) and whether full payment to suppliers is necessary before claiming the refund. One response indicated that CST reimbursement typically occurs after full invoice payment. However, if payments are made in installments, claims can be submitted within six months from the quarter of the final payment. Another response highlighted that claims are only admissible if payments are made through the EOU's bank accounts, as per specific regulatory conditions.