Understanding Solvent Security vs. Bank Guarantee in GST Refunds: Key Differences and Legal Implications.

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....Refund - The solvent security is that of a person who is entitled to/recipient of the amount. Whereas, the ‘bank guarantee’ is a guarantee given by the bank on behalf of the applicant to cover the payment obligation to a third party. As such, it cannot be said that the demand of bank guarantee by respondent No. 1 could be equated with providing solvent security in terms of the order passed under Section 54 (11) of the Act, 2017. - HC....