LatestIncome Tax 13 November 2026
GST Refund Claims Valid If Filed Within Extended Deadline
The GST Authority (GSTAT) clarified that refund applications submitted within the extended deadline cannot be rejected as time‑barred, even if the original filing date was before the extension. Tax professionals can now rely on this ruling to ensure claim eligibility and avoid unnecessary disputes.
The GST Authority (GSTAT) has ruled that refund claims filed within the extended deadline are not time‑barred, even when the original application predates the extension.
- Taxpayers must ensure the final submission occurs before the new cut‑off date.
- The decision removes uncertainty for businesses awaiting GST refunds.
- Professionals can now advise clients with confidence that valid claims will be processed.
For full details, see the Taxscan article.
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