Relevant date for the refund in case of on account of a judgment, decree, order or direction of the Appellate Authority, Appellate Tribunal or any Court, the date on which the same is communicated will be the relevant date.
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The concerned officer who is approving the refund order may deduct the amount which is due to be paid to the applicant, if there are any amounts pending to the GST authorities in form of penalty or interest or late fee or any tax due and pay the balance amount if any remaining. The amount will be deducted only the same is not stayed by any court or tribunal.
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