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Portal steps for a cash ledger refund

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Go to Services > Refunds > Application for Refund, choose Excess Balance in Electronic Cash Ledger, enter the amount by head (IGST, CGST, SGST, cess) not exceeding the balance, select a validated bank account, upload any documents, and file with DSC or EVC.

Provisions

Rule 89, CGST Rules 2017; Sec 49(6), CGST Act 2017

Analysis

On filing, an ARN is generated and the claimed amount is debited from the cash ledger. If the claim is later rejected, it is re-credited. Claims of ₹50 crore or more need an LEI number.

Close

  1. Log in and open Services > Refunds > Application for Refund
  2. Select Excess Balance in Electronic Cash Ledger and create the application
  3. Enter amounts by head and select the bank account
  4. Upload supporting documents and file with DSC or EVC
  5. Note the ARN and check the ledger debit

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