GST
Interest when a cash refund is delayed
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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.
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
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.
Conclusion
- Note the acknowledgement date
- Compute days beyond 60
- Check interest in the payment advice
- Request interest in writing if missing
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