Court Rules IGST Refund Denial Unjust; Exporters Entitled to Refunds with Interest for Delayed Zero-Rated Supplies Processing.

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....Refund of IGST on goods exported - The High court found the denial of the IGST refund, based on the administrative discrepancies between the ICEGATE and GST Common Portals, to be legally unsustainable. It held that the petitioner's exports were eligible for a refund under the provisions of the CGST and IGST Acts, emphasizing the procedural rights of exporters to claim refunds for zero-rated supplies. Recognizing the petitioner's entitlement to the refund and the undue delay caused by the authorities, the court awarded interest on the refund amount, underlining the state's accountability in adhering to statutory timelines for refunds.....