<h1>Department of Revenue to Refund Exporter Tax Claims Within 7 Days Under New GST Rules; Interest for Delays.</h1> The Department of Revenue has committed to refund tax claims of exporters within seven days under the new GST regime, addressing a significant concern in the sector. If refunds are delayed beyond two weeks, interest will be paid on the amount due. Exporters have been advocating for an exemption from GST payments due to delays impacting their working capital. The Commerce and Industry Minister highlighted these issues in a recent GST Council meeting, assuring that 90% of refunds will be processed within a week. The remaining 10% will undergo necessary verification. The Commerce Secretary noted ongoing efforts to minimize exporter inconvenience and discussed potential GST exemptions for certain sectors.