GST authorities fail to adhere to timelines

Chandigarh, April 23 A Patiala-based textile exporter has been awaiting State Goods & Services Tax (SGST) refund for the past three months. The delay in refund has cascading effect on the working capital of the manufacturer and also on outbound shipments. In another case, a Chandigarh-based exporter has not been granted refund to date on an application submitted in February. Most of the refund…