- Madras High Court ruled SEZ units can claim GST refunds if they have borne the tax.
- The case involved an SEZ unit charged GST by suppliers due to a portal error.
- Tax authorities initially rejected the refund claim, stating only suppliers can claim.
- The court found no GST law restriction on SEZ units claiming refunds.
- SEZ Act provisions override other laws, aligning GST law with SEZ principles.
- GST law allows zero-rated supplies to SEZ units, enabling refund claims.
- The court noted GST law permits refund claims by non-suppliers if they bore the tax.
Source: taxathand.com
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