A deficiency memo issued in Form GST RFD-03 under Rule 90(3)...

A deficiency memo issued in Form GST RFD-03 under Rule 90(3) rejecting a refund claim on the ground that no GST Council notification/circular existed on refund relating to GST paid on transfer of assignment rights was challenged. The Court held that such a ground could not sustain rejection at the deficiency memo stage and the refund application was required to be processed in accordance with law. Consequently, the deficiency memo was quashed, the refund application was revived, and the authorities were directed to pass a reasoned order on the refund claim within three weeks of receipt of the revived application. - HC

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