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GST Refund Rejection: Response Drafting and Appeal-Readiness Checklist

Finin2min GST Desk·June 2026·7 min readREFUND REJECT

Refund rejection should be analysed like a mini-litigation file. Identify whether the issue is eligibility, documentation, computation, time limit or reconciliation.

Rejection analysis

Issue bucket	Evidence to check
Eligibility dispute	Export/zero-rated/inverted-duty basis and law.
Document deficiency	Invoices, LUT, 2B, bank realisation and statements.
Computation mismatch	Turnover, net ITC, refund formula and period.
Time limit issue	Relevant date and filing timeline.
Portal/data mismatch	Return, ledger and RFD data bridge.

Appeal-readiness file

RFD application and all statements.
Deficiency memo/rejection order.
Evidence index and missing-document note.
Computation sheet and reconciliation.
Professional opinion/appeal decision note.

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Do not treat refund rejection as final without analysis. Build the file and decide response/appeal route.

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Official sources used

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FAQs

Why are GST refunds rejected? ▾

Eligibility, documentation, computation, time-limit or reconciliation issues.

What should be checked after rejection? ▾

Order reasons, RFD file, evidence, computation and appeal route.

Should missing documents be indexed? ▾

Yes. It makes response/appeal clearer.