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The Ministry of Finance has issued Notification No. 14/2025 - Central Tax (S.O. 4204(E)), introducing important restrictions on provisional refunds under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework. Acting on the recommendations of the GST Council, the government has notified categories of taxpayers who will no longer be eligible for provisional GST refunds under Section 54(6) of the CGST Act, 2017. The new rules will come into force on October 1, 2025. Key Highlights of the Notification No R
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FAQ :
The new rules will come into force on October 1, 2025.
The restriction applies to areca nuts, pan masala, tobacco and manufactured substitutes, and essential oils.
Yes, any registered taxpayer who has not completed Aadhaar authentication under Rule 10B of the CGST Rules, 2017, will not be allowed provisional refunds.
Traders of tobacco, pan masala, and areca nuts are expected to face stricter compliance as they will no longer receive provisional refunds.
Exporters dealing in essential oils will need to adjust their cash flow planning, as refunds can only be claimed after final verification.
Tax professionals believe this move is part of the government's efforts to curb tax evasion and fraudulent refund claims, particularly in sectors prone to misuse.
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