Goods & Service Tax (GST) 10 September 2026
Karnataka HC Orders GST Refund of ₹53.97 Lakh to Taxpayer
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a GST payment made without proper tax ascertainment and without a voluntary DRC‑04 acknowledgment was unlawful, ordering the tax department to return the ₹53.97 lakh collected from the taxpayer. The decision reinforces that GST remittances must be based on validated assessments.
Karnataka High Court orders GST refund
- Court found payment of ₹53.97 lakh was made without tax ascertainment and without a voluntary DRC‑04 acknowledgment.
- Authorities must refund the amount to the taxpayer immediately.
- Ruling underscores that GST payments must be backed by proper assessment and voluntary compliance.
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