The appellant is eligible for refund of unutilized CENVAT credit ...
Appellant Wins Refund of CENVAT Credit Despite Time Limits, Supported by CGST Act and Constitutional Rights.
January 13, 2025
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The appellant is eligible for refund of unutilized CENVAT credit amounting to Rs.2,67,659/- u/s 142(3) of the CGST Act, 2017 read with Section 54 and Section 49(6), notwithstanding the time limitation u/s 11B(1) for filing refund claim. Denial of such transitional credit would violate Articles 14 and 300A of the Constitution as it is a vested right and property. The CESTAT allowed the appeal directing the Department to process the refund, holding that there is no unjust enrichment as the amount pertains to credit.
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