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As at 10 November 2026, under Section 54(14) of the CGST Act, below what amount is a GST refund generally not paid, assuming the exception for exports of goods with payment of tax does not apply?

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As at 10 November 2026, under Section 54(14) of the CGST Act, below what amount is a GST refund generally not paid, assuming the exception for exports of goods with payment of tax does not apply?

  1. ₹ 10,000

  2. ₹ 1,000

  3. ₹ 7,000

  4. ₹ 5,000

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - ₹ 1,000

Section 54(14) of the CGST Act, 2017 bars payment of a refund of less than ₹1,000. From 1 November 2026, the Finance Act, 2026 takes refunds on goods exported with payment of tax out of this limit, but every other refund remains subject to it.

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