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Refund of IGST in SEZ Transactions: Legal Insights

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..... ds and Services Tax (IGST) paid for the supply of goods to Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Units. The document presents a detailed analysis of the issues involved in the case, the arguments presented by both parties, and the court's findings on each issue. Key Issues Addressed: 1. Inordinate Delay in Obtaining Endorsement: One of the primary issues addressed in the Judgement is the inor .....

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..... on the invoices submitted by the petitioner. The petitioner contends that the AO is not required to make the endorsement in any particular manner, and technical irregularities should not penalize them. The court supports the petitioner's argument, stating that technical irregularities in the endorsement should not lead to the rejection of the claim, as long as the signature is not doubted. Th .....

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..... ue to Delay in POD: The Judgement delves into the issue of whether the petitioner's claim is barred by limitation due to the timing of the proof of delivery (POD) submission. The respondent-Department argues that the application is barred by limitation because the petitioner submitted POD at the time of filing the reply/personal hearing. The court strongly disagrees with this argument, citing .....

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..... e case and provides clear and reasoned judgments on each matter. It underscores the importance of the AO's role in facilitating the refund process and assisting the taxpayer in complying with the requirements. The court's emphasis on the petitioner's legal entitlement to the refund and its criticism of the respondent-Department's rigid stance on technical irregularities demonstr .....

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..... d due to technicalities or administrative delays. It upholds the principle that tax authorities should act in the best interest of taxpayers while adhering to the provisions of the law. Full Text : 2023 (11) TMI 774 - MADRAS HIGH COURT - FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions, TMI Short Notes , Experts comment, opinion Tax Management India - taxmanagementindia - taxmanagement - taxma .....

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