GST COUNCIL ALLOWS REFUND TO UNREGISTERED PERSONS

The GST Council has allowed unregistered persons to claim refunds of taxes paid on goods and services purchased in India.

This move is expected to benefit foreign tourists and NRIs who make purchases in India but are not registered under the GST regime.

The refund will be available for purchases made between July 1, 2017, and March 31, 2018.

The refund will be available for purchases made at airports and seaports.

The refund will be processed through a simplified procedure.

The GST Council has also decided to set up a committee to look into the issues faced by small taxpayers.

The committee will submit its report by October 31, 2017.