In wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government had issued various notifications enforcing the lockdown period. Accordingly, the Maharashtra Government had directed its employees to work from home through VPN and other such facilities.
In order to facilitate the processing GST Refunds, the various internal circulars were issued whereby it was mandated for officers to submit the refund files at each stage of the processing for approval of the supervisor officer. However, various suggestions were received by the Maharashtra Government that seeking approval of the supervisor for grant of refund was delaying the process.
In view of the suggestions received, the Maharashtra Government has modified its earlier circulars to do away with the requirement of seeking of approval for the process of GST refunds and thereby expediting the process in the following manner:
The Nodal officers have been directed to undertake every possible effort so as to dispose the pending GST refund applications whether provisional or final or otherwise on or before 31 May 2020/
It is also clarified that the above procedural requirement shall not be applicable to refund applications filed for the first time.
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this update is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal opinion or advice. Readers are requested to seek formal legal advice prior to acting upon any of the information provided herein. This update is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or corporate body. There can be no assurance that the judicial/ quasi judicial authorities may not take a position contrary to the views mentioned hereinrra quis.
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