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GST

Interest when a cash refund is delayed

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  1. Facts

    Under Sec 56, if a refund is not paid within 60 days of a complete application, interest at 6 percent a year is payable from the day after the 60 days until payment.

  2. Provisions and law

    • Sec 56, CGST Act 2017Interest to the taxpayer if a refund is not paid within 60 days
    • Sec 54(7), CGST Act 2017Refund order within 60 days of a complete application
  3. Analysis

    On ₹5,00,000 paid 30 days late, interest is about ₹2,466. Check that the payment advice includes interest. If not, write to the officer with the dates.

  4. Conclusion

    1. Note the acknowledgement date
    2. Compute days beyond 60
    3. Check interest in the payment advice
    4. Request interest in writing if missing

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