<h1>Joint Committee Proposes Streamlined GST Refund Processes with Standardized Forms and Timelines to Enhance Compliance and Efficiency.</h1> A Joint Committee on Business Processes for GST was formed to address refund processes within the GST regime. The committee, comprising government officials and state representatives, examined existing VAT laws and proposed GST structures. They identified situations warranting refunds, such as excess tax payments, exports, and provisional assessments, and recommended streamlined processes for each scenario. The report emphasized minimizing refund-related issues, ensuring efficient tax administration, and reducing human intervention through system-based verifications. The committee proposed standardized forms, timelines, and procedures to facilitate refunds, aiming to simplify processes and enhance compliance within the GST framework.