GST

How to Track IGST Refund Status-Frequently Asked Questions

How to Track Refund application for IGST paid on account of Export of Goods. Different status types based on invoice data and recommended Action

How to Track IGST Refund Status-FAQ

1. Can I track the status of my Refund Application?

Yes, you can track the status by using the Services > Refunds > Track Application Status service from the GST Portal.

2. Can I track the status of refund application for IGST paid on account of Export of Goods?

Yes, you can track the status of refund application for IGST paid on account of Export of Goods. Login to the GST Portal with valid credentials. Navigate to Services > Refunds > Track status of invoice data to be shared with ICEGATE service from the GST Portal.

3. What are different status types of refund application for IGST paid on account of Export of Goods?

Condition Status Recommended Action

If Invoice data not transmitted to ICEGATE because GSTR-1 is not filed for the tax period

Taxpayer hasn’t filed GSTR 1 for the corresponding return period

Please file GSTR1 of the selected return period.

If Invoice data not transmitted to ICEGATE because GSTR-3B is not filed for the tax period

Taxpayer hasn’t filed GSTR 3B for the corresponding return period.

Please file GSTR3B of the selected return period.

If Invoice data not transmitted to ICEGATE because IGST paid under Table 3.1(b) of GSTR 3B is less than refund claimed by more than  Rs. <100>

IGST amount submitted under Table 3.1(b) (zero rated supplies) of GSTR 3B is less than the total IGST amount under Table 6A of GSTR -1 by more than Rs. <100>.

System considers a tolerance of <Rs. 100>. Data is not transmitted if the difference is greater than <Rs. 100>. The Taxpayer can amend the table 6A to make appropriate corrections and the record shall be revalidated in next execution cycle.

If Invoice data not transmitted to ICEGATE because ICEGATE failed Port Number validation and did not generate acknowledgement number

ICEGATE doesn’t accept invoice data if the port number format is not correct in all, or some, of the invoices filed in the table 6A of the GSTR 1 for selected return period.

Please amend the relevant invoices in table 6A of GSTR 1 and correct the port number.

If Invoice data has not been processed by GST system so far Data for the given return period is yet to be processed by the GST System. The data shall be processed shortly. NA
If Invoice data transmitted to ICEGATE Data of valid export invoices provided in the return period has been transmitted by the GST System to ICEGATE for further processing. NA

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  • repaid again next GSTR-3b the same tax amount in 3.1 b and claim previous paid amount as excesss tax paid via RFD-01A.

  • Dear sir i have one query ..... my igst data from feb-2018 to june -2018 has been transmit from igsty to icegate in validation details..... so i wanna ask u that ...how many days the refund will be credited in my account........and i also ask u ...that if data has been transmitted from igst to icegate portal...... then..........can be hold the refund to be some reasions.

  • the last option related to your 3rd question has shown on my GST portal . so my question is that in how many days the refund will credited in my account?

  • We have submitted data in GSTR-3B 3.1a instead of 3.1b. Now data is not getting transfer due to 6A of GSTR 1 is higher then figure in GSTR 3.1b

    Kindly provide solutions

  • We have submitted data in GSTR 3 3.1a instead of 3.1b. Now data is not getting transfer due to GSTR 1 is higher then figure in GSTR 3.1b

    Kindly provide solutions

    • We have submitted data in GSTR 3 3.1a instead of 3.1b. Now data is not getting transfer due to GSTR 1 is higher then figure in GSTR 3.1b

      Kindly provide solutions

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