Goods & Service Tax (GST) 26 October 2026
India Allows GST Refunds on Cancelled Flight Tickets
India's GST Appellate Tribunal ruled that airlines can claim refunds of GST paid on cancelled tickets only when they have returned both the fare and the tax to passengers. The decision follows eight claims by Singapore Airlines totaling about Rs 45.9 million, setting a clear precedent for future refund requests across the sector.
Key ruling: The GST Appellate Tribunal says airlines can get GST back on cancelled tickets only if they refund both fare and tax to passengers.
- Cases involve Singapore Airlines' eight claims worth Rs 45,92,528 (Oct 2019‑Mar 2021).
- Sets a precedent for all carriers in India.
Read more at the Times of India and the Inshorts article.
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