Only person who has borne the incidence of duties/ taxes, is entitled to claim refund


Quick Summary
The Madras High Court has ruled that only the person who has actually borne the burden of excise duty can claim a refund. This decision clarifies that issuing credit notes does not automatically mean the original payer has suffered the loss. The principle of 'unjust enrichment' is central, meaning individuals or companies cannot profit unfairly at the expense of others.

Court :
Madras High Court

Brief :
The Hon'ble Madras High Court in the case of M/s. Chennai Petroleum Company Ltd. (CPCL) v. Commissioner of GST & Central Excise [C.M.A.Nos.4298, 4299 and 4301 of 2019 dated, October 28, 2020] rejected the refund of excise duty under Section 11B of the Central Excise Act, 1944 ("Central Excise Act") on the basis of credit notes issued, and held that the facts could not indicate, that M/s. CPCL has borne the incidence of Excise Duty which in law, could not be charged from it and it is a settled legal position under Section 11B of the Central Excise Act that it is only the person who has borne the incidence of Excise Duty who is entitled to claim refund.

Citation :
C.M.A.Nos.4298, 4299 and 4301 of 2019 dated, October 28, 2020

Daily Limit Reached

You have reached your daily limit of 2 Free Judgements

Subscribe to CCI PRO for unlimited access

Why Upgrade to CCI PRO?
  • No Ads
  • WhatsApp Community
  • Daily E-Newsletter
  • Unlimited Judgements Access
  • Profile Visitors
  • Link Social Profiles
  • Featured Job Posts
  • Pro Badge
  • Expert GST Guidance
  • Unlimited Forum Replies
  • Download Content in PDF
1 Year PLAN
1999
(Excl. of GST ₹359)

2 Years PLAN
3499
(Excl. of GST ₹629)

BEST VALUE
3 Years PLAN
4999
(Excl. of GST ₹899)

View all CCI PRO benefits

Already a PRO member? Login here for an ad-free experience. 07941056694

 



Judgement posted by

Service

FCA, FCS LLB with21 Yrs of Experience inTaxation Indirect and Direct: Education Qualification: B.Com (Hons) Chartered Accountants Company Secretary LLB Qualified SAP FI/CO Consultants Professional Membership: Chairmanof Indirect Tax Committee of PHD Chamber of Commerce Member of Indirec ... Read more

Comments




CCI Pro



Company
ARTICLESHIP 08 October 2026
ARTICLE TRAINEE

S.B.G. & CO. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

New Delhi

CA Inter

View Details
Company
08 October 2026
Account Executive

Elite Taxation

New Delhi

CA Foundation

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 25 October 2026
Article Intern (CA Articleship)

Arpan Bohra & Co

Hyderabad

CA Inter

View Details
Company
06 October 2026
Assistant Manager - Audit and Compliance

Ravi K Jain & Co

Noida

Others

View Details
Company
Featured 27 October 2026
semi-qualified CA

Saini Pati Shah & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants

Mumbai

CA Final

View Details
Company
12 October 2026
Chartered Accountant - Internal Audit

HKC | Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

Ludhiana

CA

View Details
Company
12 October 2026
Finance

I-Genext Consulting Private Limited

New Delhi

CA

View Details
Company
Featured ARTICLESHIP 06 October 2026
Semi Qualified

AJAY SINGH AND CO LLP

Thane

CA Final

View Details