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Delhi High Court Orders Government to Refund Rs 7.12 Crore IGST to Vodafone Idea for International Roaming Services In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of Vodafone Idea, directing the government and GST authorities to refund IGST (Integrated Goods and Services Tax) of Rs 7.12 crore. This refund pertains to IGST payments made by Vodafone Idea for the export of international roaming and long-distance services. The central issue addressed by the cou
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FAQ :
The Delhi High Court has directed a refund of Rs 7.12 crore in IGST to Vodafone Idea.
The refund pertains to IGST payments made by Vodafone Idea for the export of international roaming and long-distance services provided to foreign telecom operators.
The court examined whether services provided by Vodafone Idea to inbound subscribers of Foreign Telecom Operators should be classified as an export of services and if the claims were made within the specified limitation period.
The court held that services are considered exports when the provider is in the taxable territory, the recipient is outside India, and the place of provision of service is outside India.
Yes, the court noted that the Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) had previously ruled in favor of Vodafone Idea on similar principles.
Vodafone Idea's legal counsel stated that the ruling clarifies that international inbound roaming and long-distance services to foreign telecom operators are considered exports and zero-rated supplies.
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