GST Refund Application
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11 October 2025
Dear Members,
Query 1- I want to apply for GST refund application for order passed on account of appeal. The date of order is 05/01/2023 therefore, 2 years time limit has lapsed. Can i file because under section 54 it is said "Any person claiming refund of any tax and interest, if any, paid on such tax or any other amount paid by him, may make an application before the expiry of two years from the relevant date in such form and manner as may be prescribed ("may make" it is written right, it is not compulsory)?
Query 2- In another case, If i file 1 GST Refund application for order passed on account of appeal for F.Y. 22-23, can i file another GST refund application for order passed on account of appeal for next year F.Y. 23-24, before Acknowledgement is received for 1st year (22-23)? or should i wait for acknowledgement?
Query 1- I want to apply for GST refund application for order passed on account of appeal. The date of order is 05/01/2023 therefore, 2 years time limit has lapsed. Can i file because under section 54 it is said "Any person claiming refund of any tax and interest, if any, paid on such tax or any other amount paid by him, may make an application before the expiry of two years from the relevant date in such form and manner as may be prescribed ("may make" it is written right, it is not compulsory)?
Query 2- In another case, If i file 1 GST Refund application for order passed on account of appeal for F.Y. 22-23, can i file another GST refund application for order passed on account of appeal for next year F.Y. 23-24, before Acknowledgement is received for 1st year (22-23)? or should i wait for acknowledgement?
11 October 2025
The two-year time limit for filing a GST refund application under Section 54(1) of the CGST Act is generally considered directory and not strictly mandatory, according to recent judicial rulings. The use of "may make" in the statute has been interpreted by courts (particularly the Madras High Court) to mean that, in appropriate cases, refund applications can be accepted even after the two-year period. Thus, if there is a justifiable reason (such as delay due to appeal or other legitimate cause), an application for a GST refund can still be filed after the two-year period, and authorities are advised not to reject the claim solely on the ground of limitation.
11 October 2025
It is permissible to file separate GST refund applications for different financial years based on different orders passed on account of appeal, even if the acknowledgement for the earlier year’s application has not yet been received. There is no restriction in the law that compels waiting for the acknowledgement of one application before filing another for a subsequent year, as long as the refund claims are for different periods and each application is complete as per requirements.
13 October 2025
Thank you Sir for your prompt reply
13 October 2025
You are welcome.
09 November 2025
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